1
as in loads
a considerable amount
we can only make money if we sell our goods in volume
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2
as in amounts
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter
produces great volumes of work each day
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as in books
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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as in capacities
the largest number or amount that something can hold
state the barrel's volume in terms of gallons
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Recent Examples of volumes
Reconomy also suggested that companies work with other entities in their sector to aggregate textile waste to reach volumes that will be sufficient to make recycling economically viable.
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Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
As a reminder, that metric for national income measures the physical volumes of goods and services produced.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 May 2026
How the 2026 Iran War Compares in Scale Fast forward to 2026, and the numbers look alarming due to higher base prices and greater volumes, but a different story emerges.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Detection quality can decline as environments evolve, sometimes leading to higher volumes of alerts that may challenge analysts.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Comparisons are getting easier, and the World Cup could drive beer volumes.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Early in the 20th century, sulphur removal relied on limestone–gypsum methods that were effective but generated large volumes of waste.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
To sustain her ruse, Suzanne discovers volumes of diaries written by the painter’s late wife.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Naked dresses remain banned, as do dresses with imposing volumes and long trains.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
As a reminder, that metric for national income measures the physical volumes of goods and services produced.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 19 May 2026
How the 2026 Iran War Compares in Scale Fast forward to 2026, and the numbers look alarming due to higher base prices and greater volumes, but a different story emerges.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Detection quality can decline as environments evolve, sometimes leading to higher volumes of alerts that may challenge analysts.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Comparisons are getting easier, and the World Cup could drive beer volumes.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 May 2026
Early in the 20th century, sulphur removal relied on limestone–gypsum methods that were effective but generated large volumes of waste.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
To sustain her ruse, Suzanne discovers volumes of diaries written by the painter’s late wife.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
Naked dresses remain banned, as do dresses with imposing volumes and long trains.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volumes
Noun
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There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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When subjected to stress, the sponge-like matrix allows the material to deform predictably and absorb vast amounts of kinetic energy rather than snap.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Those amounts translate to roughly a half-cup to one cup of cooked beans, peas, or lentils.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
19 May 2026
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Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West, this fresh adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic semi-autobiographical Little House books offers a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Throughout the day, the museum shop highlights books and materials connected to Opal Lee’s life and work, adding another layer to the celebration.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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Anyone seeking a full understanding of Mary will benefit from reading her correspondence, published in 1972; the letters, however peculiar in their observations and punctuation, reveal the intellectual capacities of a woman often seen wholly in terms of her emotions.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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All our political capacities are given over to this one monopoly of the nation-state, which has stripped us of every other kind.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Beatbot iSkim Robotic Pool Skimmer Deal Beatbot's entry-level pool skimmer is an extremely capable machine, with a large nine-liter basket to hold tons of leaves and debris.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Every year, the global food industry generates millions of tons of oyster shells.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
Noun
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In the Standard Model of particle physics, described by a quantum field theory, direct calculations yield infinite results for energies and other physical quantities, which must be eliminated by a sophisticated and nonintuitive mathematical procedure.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
18 May 2026
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Even items like sugar, coffee and tobacco that the island once produced in large quantities are now being imported.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Although Dot is not around anymore, a guest book inside the small museum is filled with names from dozens of countries.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Many commencement speakers are given honorary degrees, but the prestige associated with such matters has declined over the years; six-figure piles of cash surely seem more useful than an ersatz doctorate given to an accomplished alumnus or once-local homegirl.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Most earwig problems begin outside, where damp piles of leaves, firewood or other debris create an attractive environment for the insects.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Volumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volumes. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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