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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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If your summer wardrobe is feeling a bit boring or outdated, don’t fret — Amazon just added tons of new styles to its sale section, and my top picks are all going for $10 or less.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Always check for live music, the sustainable safari and tons of local goods.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
28 May 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 especially applies to our special education teachers, many of whom carry increasingly unsustainable case loads.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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For example, the commercial loads in the CBS Sunday afternoon NFL games are identical to the loads that pop up during the games streaming on Paramount+.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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Residents at the meeting questioned why large quantities of the chemical were stored near homes and urged city officials to scrutinize the company’s safety practices.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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Make Buying New Feel Like An Intentional Choice Gen-Z’s thrifting mindset reflects a shift from quantity to quality.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The finished state of a paperback album after constantly flicking back and forth adding stickers isn’t a pretty sight.—
Andrew Mackie,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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The author's young adult paranormal romance trilogy will be re-released in a new paperback box set this fall.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Featuring forewords by Beccari and K-pop star Felix, the coffee table tome will be available from June in all Louis Vuitton stores priced at $185, with sales also benefiting UNICEF.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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The perfect spot for a languid afternoon with your favorite tome.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
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“Volume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volume. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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