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
Throughout, sunlight streams through the expansive glazing, casting shifting patterns across the rooms and emphasizing the home’s sense of movement, while the curving lines and airy volumes create a rhythm that carries the eye seamlessly from one space to the next.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Americans have become more reliant than ever on freight deliveries, with trucking volumes expected to increase significantly.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
High volumes of snowfall, salt, and use of tire chains all contribute to wear and tear on city roads, officials said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
The largest dip came from the cross-Suez services, which saw volumes decline 36 percent to 55,000 TEUs.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
But police say the services someone receives can be dictated by resource limitations, high call volumes and a slew of situational factors.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Allen is at work on several projects, including a novel called The Promise, a memoir in four volumes entitled Mother-Wit, a book of poems called No Borders, and the short story collection Try Me.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Civil liberties’ advocates warn that concentrating large volumes of identity data among a small number of verification vendors can create attractive targets for hackers and government demands.
—Barbara Booth, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Travelers are advised to check with their airline or travel agent as soon as possible for information on rebooking and refunds, though passengers are reporting difficulties getting assistance because of high caller volumes.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
Americans have become more reliant than ever on freight deliveries, with trucking volumes expected to increase significantly.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
High volumes of snowfall, salt, and use of tire chains all contribute to wear and tear on city roads, officials said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
The largest dip came from the cross-Suez services, which saw volumes decline 36 percent to 55,000 TEUs.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
But police say the services someone receives can be dictated by resource limitations, high call volumes and a slew of situational factors.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Allen is at work on several projects, including a novel called The Promise, a memoir in four volumes entitled Mother-Wit, a book of poems called No Borders, and the short story collection Try Me.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Civil liberties’ advocates warn that concentrating large volumes of identity data among a small number of verification vendors can create attractive targets for hackers and government demands.
—Barbara Booth, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
Travelers are advised to check with their airline or travel agent as soon as possible for information on rebooking and refunds, though passengers are reporting difficulties getting assistance because of high caller volumes.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volumes
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This approach allows for ramping up or down instantly to maintain high efficiency across varying loads and perfectly match the natural, fluctuating power profile of the sun and wind.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Type 00 gave Jaguar loads of new identity—being large, distinctive-looking, and very pink—but that identity wasn’t a universal hit with the purists, which is probably why Jaguar persisted anyway.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Mar. 2026
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Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are forecast.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Members of Congress now spend remarkable amounts of time raising money.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The average PhalloFILL patient books four to six sessions, which cost between $2,500 and $4,000 a pop, per the doc.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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As the Creature befriends a blind man (David Bradley), who has shared his love of books, Elordi's character explores his sense of self, and his sense of purpose, and seeks answers – in literature, and in his own fragmented memories.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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But as negotiations between the two sides stalled, rivals OpenAI and Elon Musk’s xAI also agreed to deploy their models in classified capacities.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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Iran, a war targeting regime change and the destruction of its nuclear capacities — laudable goals — also has the suspicious taint of being all about oil.—
Markos Kounalakis,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The complex process, requiring two Starships equipped with docking adapters to meet up in orbit to transfer hundreds of tons of super-cooled propellant, is necessary for Starship to reach distant destinations like Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Each ship displaces about 10,000 tons, which is roughly 22 million pounds.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2026
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Still the company can’t export its normal quantities because of capacity constraints.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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On the other hand, silver and gold bars are optimal for those looking to buy larger quantities, as storing and keeping track of many coins can be cumbersome.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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But at the end of meteorological winter, which ran from December through February, few observing stations in the East had recorded a record-breaking cold winter, while dozens in the West and Southwest saw their warmest.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The result is a little over a dozen of ultra-versatile staples—cool and edgy, with a subtle softness—that feel distinctly Agolde and Maria McManus at once.—
Libby Page,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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However, if those paths are blocked by shrubbery or piles of leaves, the water backs up.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Workers in white hazmat suits moved piles of rubbish into trucks.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Volumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volumes. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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