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noun (1)

plural of ton
as in loads
a considerable amount I received a ton of advice on the problem—all of it unsolicited

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noun (2)

plural of ton
as in trends
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time granite countertops became all the ton in kitchen decor

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Recent Examples of tons
Noun
The largest, the Koda Suite (named for Leo’s dog), which was once occupied by the Daunt family, is a terrific family option, with two rooms, two bathrooms, tons of space, and its own private pool entrance. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Over several decades, hundreds and hundreds of tons — hundreds of thousands of gallons — of acid waste from the pesticide DDT and even DDT itself were dumped into the ocean off the Palos Verdes Peninsula and near Catalina Island. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 The turbines could emit over 2,000 tons of smog-forming nitrogen oxides, according to the environmental groups. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026 Seventy feet above our heads was a steel rigging grid that can hold 221 tons of screens, robotics, and acrobats, elements that Romain’s team installs each day from scratch. — Max Marshall, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026 The ban bars the destruction of unsold apparel and shoes as an effort to curb overproduction that results in millions of tons of fashion waste. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 Rock, 27, first popped up on Vine and later YouTube, infusing his short- and long-form content with humor and tons of natural charisma, and developing a significant following as an early beauty creator. — Kara Nesvig, Time, 14 July 2026 The most recent figures from Lineage indicate that 356 tons of food waste have been removed from the building, with 835 tons of overall waste taken away. — Tom Bray, Daily News, 14 July 2026 To date, Lineage reports that 356 tons of food waste have been removed. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tons
  1. loads
  2. trends
  3. dozens
  4. rages
  5. lots
  6. styles
  7. hundreds
  8. crazes
Noun
  • Engineering experts said the conversion project is complex and poses many challenges, which include making sure older buildings can safely support new loads and carving up office floors to accommodate residential living.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • More crucially, Illinois’ grid is well-equipped to deliver the large electrical loads needed to process AI and other data.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of trends
Noun
  • The data, compiled by ICE and processed by a UC Berkeley Law School initiative, sheds light on how the agency has operated in Sacramento, where dozens of arrests have taken place downtown and through administrative transfers at prisons.
    — Mathew Miranda July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • The money will finance dozens of routine but essential items, such as a new roof, a 24-seat school bus and outrigger canoes that will be used by military veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress.
    — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Definition of dozens
Noun
  • With the war now in its fifth year, fighting rages along more than 745 miles of the ​frontline, and Russia ​launches hundreds of ⁠drones in nearly nightly attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 27 June 2026
  • Emory drank heavily and was prone to terrifying rages.
    — Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Definition of rages
Noun
  • Homeless encampments that serve as places for drug addicts to shoot up line several vacant and overgrown lots.
    — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • Workers in hard hats and mountains of dirt fill empty lots directly across from the new restaurants.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026
Definition of lots
Noun
  • Choose from a mix of Sterling Forever's classics, including tennis bracelets and necklaces, pendant styles, studs, hoops and more accented with beautiful stone colors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • The boutique will carry eight exclusive styles adapted from the existing Classic collection, offered in white and yellow gold and newly amplified with diamonds.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Definition of styles
Noun
  • In the heyday of the 1960s and ‘70s, the world’s oceans were sprinkled with hundreds of undersea habitats.
    — Alex Harris July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The surge is coming right at the peak of the summer driving season, which could cost Americans hundreds of millions of dollars more compared with this time last year.
    — Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of hundreds
Noun
  • Unlike many wellness crazes, fiber is actually a legitimate one that nutrition experts support.
    — Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
Definition of crazes

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