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
The most recent data from Kaufman Hall’s most recent National Hospital Flash Report showed hospital financial and operational performance declined in November, with lower volumes across all services.
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Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
That contrasts sharply with major overseas markets, where institutions dominate trading and retail investors make up only around 20% to 25% of volumes on the New York Stock Exchange.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2026
But finding an original approach to a subject about which volumes had been written proved difficult.
—Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Its clean lines are defined by what the builder calls geometric volumes that connect to curved surfaces across the profile, with a signature suspended terrace on the upper deck.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026
The states sought a temporary restraining order, asking the court to block the funding freeze and the administration’s demands for large volumes of administrative data.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The professor's studies of war and its political price are must-read volumes for those looking to understand how force and governance are often at odds.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
Although Everglades restoration is now moving greater volumes of water south into fragile areas such as Everglades National Park, there are fresh concerns about the potential spread of phosphorus pollution.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The rate decline corresponds with cargo airplanes taken out of capacity as airlines adjusted supply after volumes slumped following the end of the peak season.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
That contrasts sharply with major overseas markets, where institutions dominate trading and retail investors make up only around 20% to 25% of volumes on the New York Stock Exchange.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 19 Jan. 2026
But finding an original approach to a subject about which volumes had been written proved difficult.
—Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Its clean lines are defined by what the builder calls geometric volumes that connect to curved surfaces across the profile, with a signature suspended terrace on the upper deck.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026
The states sought a temporary restraining order, asking the court to block the funding freeze and the administration’s demands for large volumes of administrative data.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The professor's studies of war and its political price are must-read volumes for those looking to understand how force and governance are often at odds.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
Although Everglades restoration is now moving greater volumes of water south into fragile areas such as Everglades National Park, there are fresh concerns about the potential spread of phosphorus pollution.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The rate decline corresponds with cargo airplanes taken out of capacity as airlines adjusted supply after volumes slumped following the end of the peak season.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volumes
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Straining the body while lifting heavy loads, during which most people unknowingly hold their breath, increases heart rate and blood pressure.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 Jan. 2026
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The county, too, is already grappling with how to ensure the loads are clean of contaminants like paint and plastic.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Still, smaller or less consistent amounts of chia seeds can support an overall healthy, balanced diet, Harbstreet added.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
20 Jan. 2026
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City officials have typically denied Atmos’ initial rate requests since at least 2019, later negotiating lower amounts through settlements.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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And in middle and high schools, teachers are assigning more excerpts and shorter texts, in so doing crowding out whole books and resulting in less overall reading.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The front of the store will be stocked with bestsellers and new releases, so head back to the section with books that seem like they’d be shelved or displayed next to yours and take a look at the shout-outs in the final pages.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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He’s toured through Connecticut many times before in a number of different capacities.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Jan. 2026
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Those who exit the military often continue their public service in different capacities.—
Michael Szalma,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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The White House subsequently announced that Beijing had agreed to buy at least 12 million tons of American soybeans in 2025, a deadline that later shifted to February.—
Hallie Gu,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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Emitting even a billion tons of carbon into the atmosphere today raises the risk of extinction, even if ever so slightly, and the rate at which our activities are causing species to become extinct adds to that risk.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Request modest quantities, test germination before sowing, and keep notes.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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Investigators linked the two to a drug‑trafficking organization responsible for shipping large quantities of methamphetamine.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Having designed dozens of homes and studied many more, interior designers become accustomed to spotting some of the same home accessories over and over again.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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While this design comes in a dozen colors, the Amazon-exclusive Black Cherry hue is swoonworthy!—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Ebern Designs Slim Laundry Hamper With Lid This sleek hamper looks far better than a traditional plastic basket, and the lid keeps piles of clothes out of sight when guests are over.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Instead of dumping piles alongside traffic areas, distribute it evenly or spread it over garden beds where it can be more easily absorbed.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Volumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volumes. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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