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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
In the first half of this year, police reported seizing 80 tons of drugs, while in 2025 authorities confiscated nearly 215 tons, primarily cocaine. — CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026 Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele offered to send two planes loaded with 100 tons of aid. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Made of water-repellent nylon, the bag features a top handle and removable crossbody strap, tons of pouches and compartments for organization, and a padded laptop pocket. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026 The emergency action began on Tuesday when tens of tons of jellyfish swept into the facility’s water intake system. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 On Tuesday afternoon, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said his country would send two planes loaded with 100 tons of aid. — Astrid Suarez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 This shift accelerates a broader trend of moving sovereign gold reserves back to the region from London and coincides with a 21-month buying streak that added 20 tons in July 2026 alone. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Puglia and Calabria, Italy’s two largest olive-oil-producing regions, have seen national production fall well below its historical average of more than 350,000 tons, coming in around 270,000 to 300,000 tons for the 2025/26 season. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 This is a limited-time deal, so get in touch with T-Mobile to simplify your ISP and save tons of cash. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tons
  1. loads
  2. trends
  3. dozens
  4. rages
  5. lots
  6. styles
  7. hundreds
  8. crazes
Noun
  • The type of helicopter that crashed can carry heavy loads and is commonly used in firefighting operations, with the ability to carry a more than 2,000-gallon tank.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • When temperatures exceed 110°F, passenger planes must consider lightening their loads.
    — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • But in recent years, social media has accelerated a few more drastic style trends, too.
    — Liz Regalia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Google is launching its Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro series this week, setting new trends for the smartphone market.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of trends
Noun
  • That same day, the Houthis launched a flurry of attacks that reportedly killed and wounded dozens near the Yemen-Saudi border – sparking condemnation from Jordanian, Bahraini and Kuwaiti authorities.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Cal Fire continues to battle the Gann Fire, which has burned more than 10,000 acres in Calaveras County and destroyed over a dozen structures.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of dozens
Noun
  • The attacks forced people to choose between staying or risking travel to other parts of the province where the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak in history rages.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • His comments in an interview with the FT published Wednesday come as an intense debate rages in Washington over how the US should regulate the fast-developing technology and respond to increasingly sophisticated Chinese competition.
    — Rupert Neate, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
Definition of rages
Noun
  • Indeed, the new tree ordinance includes tree replanting requirements that emphasize native species, along with minimum tree density requirements for plantings on single-family lots.
    — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Of the 102 barrels on auction, Cabernet Sauvignon took the lion’s share, with 67 offerings in the mix, followed by Cabernet Franc, which was represented in nine lots.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of lots
Noun
  • Thin hair naturally loses density toward the ends, Taylor says, which is why longer styles can sometimes look wispy no matter how healthy the hair is.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Elsewhere in high fashion, McQueen has embraced corset-like footwear with a range of styles including the peep-toe Lexie Pumps worn by Sophie Thatcher and other silhouettes like the fall 2026 Koko wedge pump with brogue trim.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of styles
Noun
  • The hundreds of thousands of homeowners who are now getting their insurance through the California FAIR (Fair Access to Insurance Requirements) Plan will soon be paying even more.
    — John Ramos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Content creator online reviews of hotels, resorts, cruises, restaurants, and airline flights, often with impressive production values, can generate hundreds of thousands, and even millions, of views.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 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
  • The Teddy craze was followed by a moral panic, as crazes involving kids inevitably are.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Definition of crazes

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