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
Joy Harden Bradford,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
There are tons of other great Spanx deals to shop over the Fourth of July weekend.
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Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
In California, that’s about 6 million tons of unexpired food that’s tossed in the trash each year.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
This event, which features food, music and tons of arts and craft vendors from around the county, has been known to draw anywhere from 80,000 to 100,000 people in good weather.
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Christopher Derose,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The 29 Amazon Leo satellites going up on Thursday weigh a total of about 18 tons, tying the record for the heaviest load ever launched by an Atlas V.
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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
In the near term the company is planning to advance commercial-scale REE refining with capacities ranging from 100 to 1,000 tons per year.
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Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
While some can look like eyesores in an otherwise handsome backyard, this one adds tons of charm.
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Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Round, globe-like bistro lights are a staple, but there are tons of options to choose from.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Noun
Having a few good friends can be more meaningful than having tons.
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Joy Harden Bradford,
AJC.com,
2 July 2026
There are tons of other great Spanx deals to shop over the Fourth of July weekend.
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Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
In California, that’s about 6 million tons of unexpired food that’s tossed in the trash each year.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
This event, which features food, music and tons of arts and craft vendors from around the county, has been known to draw anywhere from 80,000 to 100,000 people in good weather.
—
Christopher Derose,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The 29 Amazon Leo satellites going up on Thursday weigh a total of about 18 tons, tying the record for the heaviest load ever launched by an Atlas V.
—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
In the near term the company is planning to advance commercial-scale REE refining with capacities ranging from 100 to 1,000 tons per year.
—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
While some can look like eyesores in an otherwise handsome backyard, this one adds tons of charm.
—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
Round, globe-like bistro lights are a staple, but there are tons of options to choose from.
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tons
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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This leads to higher fungal loads.
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In fact, 72% of Gen Z look to social media for food and drink-focused wellness trends, according to 2025 data shared with CNBC by food & beverages analytics firm Datassentials.
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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.
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Health care stocks, meanwhile, were some of the strongest forces pushing upward on the market after a committee of the European Medicines Agency recommended several medicines for approval and the extension for another dozen of their therapeutic indications.
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Previous cloud-seeding controversies Cloud seeding is now at the center of the rise in weather‑control conspiracy narratives after disasters, such as the tragic Texas floods of 2025 that killed dozens of people, many of them children.
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Emory drank heavily and was prone to terrifying rages.
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Leo is expected to double down on his messages of unity amid polarization, peace as war rages, welcome for migrants and hope for young Spaniards in the era of artificial intelligence.
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Legend has it that when an unsuspecting new man on the paper’s composing desk left out the agate type one day there were lots of problems for bettors and bookies across the city.
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Each sketch was packed with mocking details, such as long red ties, Big Macs and lots and lots of gold, to drive home her point.
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And luckily, Amazon, Nordstrom, Quince, and more stores have inspired styles for as little as $30.
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In a video published on Monday, the New York Times Wirecutter team compared eight famous hot dog styles from around the country.
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Some students going back to school in August can kiss their cellphones goodbye during the day, thanks to one of the hundreds of new laws going into effect in Georgia on July 1.
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Much of the same was seen in Pacoima, where a hundreds of people were spotted dancing and watching fireworks at the intersection of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Van Nuys Boulevard.
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Unlike many wellness crazes, fiber is actually a legitimate one that nutrition experts support.
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“Tons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tons. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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