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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CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Asos has tons of polka dot styles at approachable prices, but one piece that caught my eye was this maxi skirt for its delicate, flattering lace hem that adds an elegant touch to an otherwise basic style.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
The Spruance, with a displacement of around 9,000 tons, is more than 500 feet long and carries a crew of 329.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The aircraft carrier, which measures about 1,106 feet in length and displaces over 100,000 tons, is now fully mission capable.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The climate gains too, since these data centers are powered by 95% renewable energy, avoiding 10 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions over 20 years from just one 100-megawatt facility.
—Todd Larsen, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
Just last month, a massive oil spill in the Gulf spread more than 373 miles and into seven nature reserves, contaminating at least six species and sending 800 tons of hydrocarbon-laden waste into the ocean.
—Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
In the process, 32,750 tons of foam, fiber, steel, and wood have been diverted from the waste stream.
—Dan McGowan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Its official gold holdings dropped by 131 tons in March through swaps and outright sales as authorities sought to stabilize the lira, according to a report published by Metals Focus last Thursday.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
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Chihuahua State Investigation Agency After locating the labs using drones, officials found tons of material to manufacture drugs but no people, who were likely alerted beforehand and fled, the prosecutor added.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Asos has tons of polka dot styles at approachable prices, but one piece that caught my eye was this maxi skirt for its delicate, flattering lace hem that adds an elegant touch to an otherwise basic style.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
The Spruance, with a displacement of around 9,000 tons, is more than 500 feet long and carries a crew of 329.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The aircraft carrier, which measures about 1,106 feet in length and displaces over 100,000 tons, is now fully mission capable.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The climate gains too, since these data centers are powered by 95% renewable energy, avoiding 10 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions over 20 years from just one 100-megawatt facility.
—Todd Larsen, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2026
Just last month, a massive oil spill in the Gulf spread more than 373 miles and into seven nature reserves, contaminating at least six species and sending 800 tons of hydrocarbon-laden waste into the ocean.
—Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
In the process, 32,750 tons of foam, fiber, steel, and wood have been diverted from the waste stream.
—Dan McGowan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Its official gold holdings dropped by 131 tons in March through swaps and outright sales as authorities sought to stabilize the lira, according to a report published by Metals Focus last Thursday.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Tons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tons. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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