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
To date, nearly 400 businesses and institutions, from retailers, universities, hotels and healthcare facilities to apartment property managers, now partner with the program, ensuring that even large volumes of mattresses are kept out of landfills.
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Dan McGowan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
This area is critical for global shipping, with large volumes of oil and goods passing through daily.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
An investigation into the whereabouts of the 11 remaining volumes is being handled by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Antiquities Trafficking Unit.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
In the Tide parent's January earnings report, its fiscal 2026 second quarter, P & G saw a 1 percentage point decline in volumes and a 1 point pricing benefit, leading to flat organic sales.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Large volumes of urea, ammonia, phosphate fertilizers, sulfur and petroleum from gulf countries are shipped through the strait each year.
—George Petras, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Even if Amazon continues to sell its own products, their ability to lower shipping and manufacturing costs through large order volumes would suffer if they’re restricted from self-preferencing.
—Satya Marar, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Now, his success speaks volumes about what's possible on the spectrum.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Manufacturers facing large spikes in order volumes may push their workforce for excessive overtime or subcontract to producers that supplement capacity but aren’t properly vetted for labor compliance.
—Sarah Dadush, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
Dan McGowan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
This area is critical for global shipping, with large volumes of oil and goods passing through daily.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
An investigation into the whereabouts of the 11 remaining volumes is being handled by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Antiquities Trafficking Unit.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
In the Tide parent's January earnings report, its fiscal 2026 second quarter, P & G saw a 1 percentage point decline in volumes and a 1 point pricing benefit, leading to flat organic sales.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026
Large volumes of urea, ammonia, phosphate fertilizers, sulfur and petroleum from gulf countries are shipped through the strait each year.
—George Petras, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
Even if Amazon continues to sell its own products, their ability to lower shipping and manufacturing costs through large order volumes would suffer if they’re restricted from self-preferencing.
—Satya Marar, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Now, his success speaks volumes about what's possible on the spectrum.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Manufacturers facing large spikes in order volumes may push their workforce for excessive overtime or subcontract to producers that supplement capacity but aren’t properly vetted for labor compliance.
—Sarah Dadush, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volumes
Noun
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During construction, this plate is embedded into the concrete foundation to distribute design loads to the civil structure while ensuring the alignment of the plant’s mechanical systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rainfall amounts don't look extremely impressive, but anything will help at this point.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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In the 2018 and 2022 transactions, the deals were financed by heavy amounts of debt that inevitably wound up putting pressure on the company.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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Might seem like an outlier in the current array of articles and books about open marriages and polyamory, and at first glance the line of distinction between the two worlds, much like the division between blue and white tickets, seems almost old-fashioned.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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But friends and colleagues remembered him as someone who had a deep love not only for journalism, but for sports, history, travel, books and, of course, his family.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The authors live in El Cerrito and write in their personal capacities.—
James Porter,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, a range of major appliance companies and specialists sell wine fridges with various capacities, capabilities, and price points.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
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Chihuahua State Investigation Agency After locating the labs using drones, officials found tons of material to manufacture drugs but no people, who were likely alerted beforehand and fled, the prosecutor added.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Asos has tons of polka dot styles at approachable prices, but one piece that caught my eye was this maxi skirt for its delicate, flattering lace hem that adds an elegant touch to an otherwise basic style.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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The third wave involved fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid now produced illicitly in mass quantities.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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To work at an industrial scale, the researchers have roped in Jiangxi Copper Company, a major copper producer in the country, which can deliver the composite in larger quantities.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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The free event will feature dozens of local organizations dedicated to helping seniors and their families in the Elgin area, according to the expo’s website.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Relatives of the defendant, about a half dozen of whom watched from the gallery at his arraignment, cheered the judge’s decision to cut Alexander loose.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Turn compost piles every two weeks.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Windscale’s two piles had been hastily built during the British atomic bomb project.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Volumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volumes. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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