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volumes

noun

plural of volume
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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3
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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4
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 As a more permanent legacy, the museum has produced companion volumes for each of the three itineraries introduced in 2022, 2024, and 2026. — Ingrid D. Rowland, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026 No additional rail volumes were being accepted Thursday, while Friday capacity was listed as very high. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 Between June and August, average monthly prediction market volumes at Robinhood grew 88%, compared to the January to May period, largely because of strong World Cup engagement, Moley added. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 However, traditional hydrometallurgical plants consume large volumes of one-time chemical reagents. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 The fast-casual model also depended on higher volumes at smaller margins. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 The trees would absorb enormous volumes of water, thrive in the sandy soil and slow coastal erosion. — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Also, people are traveling more since the pandemic, leading to higher claim volumes, which has led to higher rates. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volumes
  1. loads
  2. amounts
  3. books
  4. capacities
  5. tons
  6. quantities
  7. dozens
  8. piles
Noun
  • The size and specialized nature of these loads can also create opportunities for carriers to take on new customers and routes.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Faster speeds generally mean a compromise in quality, multi-color 3D printers often waste some filament, and higher volume loads usually demand more hardware.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • Those amounts can rise over successive renewals as companies accept larger retentions to control premiums or carriers tighten coverage terms.
    — Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Russia’s sizable military has enough manpower to sustain a war of attrition and enough productive capacity to generate massive amounts of missiles and drones.
    — MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of amounts
Noun
  • Sign up for Cultured, a free weekly newsletter breaking down the science in TV, movies, games, books, music, and more.
    — Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Debating literary currency The scheme has sparked debate in the affluent city-state over whether cash can truly cultivate a lifelong love for books.
    — Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of books
Noun
  • Each of the ships are designed to feel like private yachts—Windstar’s sailing ships have guest capacities of just 148 and 342 passengers for an ultra-exclusive and boutique atmosphere.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In deal that showcases the short story as a dominant form of source material, Netflix has picked Understudy, a hot TV package that has Steven Yeun and Phil Lord and Chris Miller attached in various capacities.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of capacities
Noun
  • The company estimates that installed LNG capacity will need to reach 900 million tons per annum by 2035 to meet future demand.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
  • And while their estimate of a billion tons of water is much higher than what's believed to exist, Elvis and McDowell say finding additional water could extend a large city's lifespan.
    — Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of tons
Noun
  • Research published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science (2011 study) showed that hair absorbs measurable quantities of both minerals from water alone.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • For some time, Hadid has sold limited quantities of vintage jeans alongside her core sweater offering, with consistent success.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of quantities
Noun
  • In my ideal world there would be dozens of essay collections by excellent writers (Choi is a poet) on culture and politics, technology and the evils of capitalism.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The letter says the signs will number about a dozen and will cost $7,000 each, or about $84,000 total.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of dozens
Noun
  • Eventually, the firms dumped the valuable slag into waste piles and wrote off the metals inside.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Some T-shirts and hats were handed out, but players only briefly put them on before adding them to the piles some of them have at home.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of piles

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“Volumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volumes. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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