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as in ton
a considerable amount
we can only make money if we sell our goods in volume
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as in book
a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction
reissued the trilogy in a single volume
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Recent Examples of volume
Meanwhile, the use of premium cards has been on the rise, accounting for 60% of credit card volume in 2022 compared with just 15% in 2006, according to the Harvard study.
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Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Manufacturing scale-up Transitioning SiC processes from research fabs to high-volume manufacturing introduces challenges that go beyond materials quality.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
If maximum enhancement is the goal, Victoria’s Secret’s Bombshell bra adds up to two cup sizes of volume.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 June 2026
From 2020 to 2025, the total volume of wastewater treated at the plant jumped 20%, according to data from a city spokesperson.
—Rose Evans
may 21, Idaho Statesman, 21 May 2026
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Shannon Pettypiece, NBC news, 1 June 2026
Manufacturing scale-up Transitioning SiC processes from research fabs to high-volume manufacturing introduces challenges that go beyond materials quality.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
If maximum enhancement is the goal, Victoria’s Secret’s Bombshell bra adds up to two cup sizes of volume.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 June 2026
From 2020 to 2025, the total volume of wastewater treated at the plant jumped 20%, according to data from a city spokesperson.
—Rose Evans
may 21, Idaho Statesman, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volume
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There are tons of price target increases on Wall Street, including our own .—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The all-electric fleet of Waymo robotaxis prevents 530 tons of CO2 emissions with every 500,000 weekly trips, according to company estimates.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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No amount of procrastination can undo the fact that language forces a decision about who is speaking, who is addressed, and who is being spoken about.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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There’s a similar amount of personality within Hadspen House, where a Roman bust wears a necklace of seashells and a snug room is decorated in the colors of the croquet set outside on the lawn.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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His debut novel The Beast was a 2017 Spectator book of the year; his second novel, We Germans, was published in 2020 and translated into six languages.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Perhaps in imitation of the former occupant—known only through the photographs, books, textiles, and trinkets covering the walls and the floor—Liden sits topless at a piano.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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According to the statement, Xcel has identified resource adequacy as a growing concern for several years and has proposed multiple solutions, including a near-term procurement plan designed to add 3,800 megawatts of new generation capacity.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Zelensky said in his nightly address Monday that between between January and May, Ukrainian troops have struck 15 Russian oil refineries, knocking out 40% of Russia’s main oil refining capacity.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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This means that a small engine can handle immense power loads without generating wasteful heat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Romance, steamy chemistry, and loads of pettiness — these are the staples of Love Island USA.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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The second organization, led by West Virginia brothers Jorfory and Joroy Twyman, distributed more than 500 grams of cocaine and quantities of cocaine base.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Machine learning algorithms trained on historical transaction data can help identify outliers in dosage frequency, refill cadence, or quantity distribution.—
Ethan Stone
June 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Reid waves a paperback around before tossing it behind his back.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Besides the contest, Freedom Reads wants to install prison libraries with 500 paperback books each.—
Tony Peterson,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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The visually stunning tome, timed to Marilyn’s centenary, recounts the friendship and creative collaboration between Josh’s grandfather Bruno Bernard, a Jewish German immigrant who became a legendary showbiz photographer, and Hollywood’s most iconic movie star.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Once considered the definitive Monroe biography, Spoto’s thorough tome has been criticized for sometimes-unclear sourcing and being overly sympathetic.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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“Volume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volume. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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