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
Palm Jebel Ali ranked second only to Palm Jumeirah in luxury transaction volumes last year.
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Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In practice, those systems are not ready for the volumes EPR will generate.
—Jessica Binns, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
In an afternoon of little statement moments for the Avs, that one spoke volumes.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Several of those vehicles burn massive amounts of extremely expensive fuel and release giant volumes of carbon dioxide.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
But there are countless others the Panthers didn’t acquire — and that can speak volumes about how the franchise feels about the state of those respective position groups.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2026
His first collection, Death of a Naturalist, was published by Faber and Faber in 1966 and was followed by eleven other volumes of poetry, as well as collections of literary criticism, anthologies, translations, and verse plays.
—Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
His resignation came without compensation, but that it was accepted so readily by Sunderland fans spoke volumes of their miserable time together.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
This spring, our 44th anniversary of publishing, there are 399 volumes in the series and over thirteen million books in print.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In practice, those systems are not ready for the volumes EPR will generate.
—Jessica Binns, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
In an afternoon of little statement moments for the Avs, that one spoke volumes.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Several of those vehicles burn massive amounts of extremely expensive fuel and release giant volumes of carbon dioxide.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
But there are countless others the Panthers didn’t acquire — and that can speak volumes about how the franchise feels about the state of those respective position groups.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2026
His first collection, Death of a Naturalist, was published by Faber and Faber in 1966 and was followed by eleven other volumes of poetry, as well as collections of literary criticism, anthologies, translations, and verse plays.
—Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
His resignation came without compensation, but that it was accepted so readily by Sunderland fans spoke volumes of their miserable time together.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
This spring, our 44th anniversary of publishing, there are 399 volumes in the series and over thirteen million books in print.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volumes
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Since 2023, McLane routes using this technology logged 280,000 autonomous miles in Texas, covering 1,400 loads delivered to restaurants.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Between 2018 and early 2025, radiology case loads skyrocketed 25%, according to the Journal of the American College of Radiology.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Total rainfall amounts could be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although higher amounts are possible with thunderstorms.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Administrative errors or outdated income information can also lead to incorrect withholding amounts, which may temporarily increase what's taken until corrected.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The children’s books, which largely attribute poverty in Vietnam to its communist government, also simplify history to play up communist aggression in the civil war—while omitting the extensive role that the United States military played in the conflict.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
7 May 2026
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In…early books, Strout seemed confident that good would eventually prevail, or at least persist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
Noun
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So do disruptors such as Tyson Foerster and Sean Couturier in fourth-line capacities.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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After her stint at Today, Curry remained with NBC for several years in different capacities, including as an anchor-at-large and correspondent across the NBC News portfolio.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Spanish police impounded 13 tons of cocaine from a container ship that had arrived at the southern port of Algeciras from Ecuador, the country's largest-ever haul of the drug.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Central Table Rock Lake boasts the lake’s largest marina, Port of Kimberling Marina and Resort, and tons of lodging, while popular Indian Point is home to award-winning Silver Dollar City.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The machine was designed in the 1980s as an affordable way for schools and offices to print large quantities of materials quickly.—
Muriel Vega,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite Black Friday–style lines, limited quantities, and resellers charging exorbitant prices, the tote has become a must‑have staple, with fans lining up for each new release.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Price, who has represented the district since 2013, faces a dozen felony charges, including grand theft by embezzlement of public funds, conflict of interest and perjury.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The morning after the première, Magyar and the two filmmakers gave a press conference to about two dozen Italian reporters.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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At Crandon Park Beach, a crew shooting an ad for Bush’s Baked Beans adjusted their camera angles to crop the piles of seaweed out of the frame.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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Both residents and tourists cruise around on single-speed bikes, parking them in haphazard piles to shop in luxury boutiques, visit the famous Sunday market for clothing and home goods, or grab a cappuccino in a glitzy café.—
Rebecca Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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“Volumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volumes. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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