1
: having a specified size or bulk
—usually used in combination
a small-sized house
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size
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Los Angeles leaders, mired in budget woes, see a way to boost city tax revenue thanks to an Olympic-sized rush of tourism.
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Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Drop heaping tablespoon-sized mounds of coconut, about 1 1/2 inches apart, on the baking sheets.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
When choosing a portable heater, look for one that is suitably sized for your room.
—Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
The kitchen has a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, oven and dishwasher.
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Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Drop heaping tablespoon-sized mounds of coconut, about 1 1/2 inches apart, on the baking sheets.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
When choosing a portable heater, look for one that is suitably sized for your room.
—Michelle Ullman, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
The kitchen has a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, oven and dishwasher.
—Juliana Shallcross, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Sized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sized. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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sized
adjective
ˈsīzd 
ˌsīzd
1
: having a specified size
small-sized
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size
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