as in loads
a considerable amount
I received a ton of advice on the problem—all of it unsolicited
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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
In fact, millions of tons remain unaccounted for.
—Lisa Emili, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Andriy Kovalenko, the head of the Counter-Disinformation Center operating as part of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, said that the Moscow refinery is one of the country's largest, with a refining capacity of around 11 million tons of oil per year.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 16 June 2026
The long-range bomber, which has flown regularly since 1955, is capable of carrying up to 35 tons of munitions and can fly more than 8,000 miles without aerial refueling.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
There's tons of things going on in this city up until July 4 to celebrate.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
For a cutting-edge device that comes with an app and tons of helpful features, check out the Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm Clock.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Literally just tons and tons of unspoiled wilderness and huge amounts of sheep, bears etc.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Every year, millions of tons of lignin are generated as a byproduct of the paper and biofuel industries, with most of it simply burned as a low-value source of energy.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
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This isn’t the place for people who prefer resorts that provide tons of entertainment.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
In fact, millions of tons remain unaccounted for.
—Lisa Emili, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Andriy Kovalenko, the head of the Counter-Disinformation Center operating as part of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, said that the Moscow refinery is one of the country's largest, with a refining capacity of around 11 million tons of oil per year.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 16 June 2026
The long-range bomber, which has flown regularly since 1955, is capable of carrying up to 35 tons of munitions and can fly more than 8,000 miles without aerial refueling.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
There's tons of things going on in this city up until July 4 to celebrate.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
For a cutting-edge device that comes with an app and tons of helpful features, check out the Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm Clock.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
Literally just tons and tons of unspoiled wilderness and huge amounts of sheep, bears etc.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Every year, millions of tons of lignin are generated as a byproduct of the paper and biofuel industries, with most of it simply burned as a low-value source of energy.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tons
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The initial system, named Eos, serves as a large-scale prototype designed to achieve steady-state fusion and test structural integrity under real operational loads.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The spice company identified three additional flavor trends to follow next year.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Dec. 2025
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Kate Perez covers national trends and breaking news for USA TODAY.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
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Across fixtures which mirror the opening half-a-dozen matches of the first team’s Champions League campaign, Newcastle were defeated on every occasion.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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More than a dozen Washington rivers were expected to experience major flooding from Wednesday through Friday, according to the National Weather Service.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 2025
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Emory drank heavily and was prone to terrifying rages.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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The Science of Remediation As the legal battle rages, scientists are racing to clean up the legacy of decades of PFAS use.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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The Spurs responded with their best game of the series, a 115-111 win that required lots of mental fortitude and, in the end, sent Knicks fans home quiet.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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This book is special for lots of reasons.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Ahead, take a look at the guests’ barely-there, strappy shoe styles from the evening.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
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There’s random rough-sawn wood on the kitchen ceiling, a deer head hanging in the living room, and different styles of lighting in every room.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
14 June 2026
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Businesses in Geneva were boarded up and hundreds of riot police were deployed in the streets over concerns about violence.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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New York City exploded with joy on Saturday night, with hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA finals.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Unlike many wellness crazes, fiber is actually a legitimate one that nutrition experts support.—
Catherine Ho,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
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From classics to new crazes, here are the most popular spots to grab a quick and delicious chicken sandwich, according to Yelp.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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“Tons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tons. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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