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as in loads
a considerable amount
I wish you quantities of happiness in the New Year
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Recent Examples of quantities
In the Standard Model of particle physics, described by a quantum field theory, direct calculations yield infinite results for energies and other physical quantities, which must be eliminated by a sophisticated and nonintuitive mathematical procedure.
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Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
Even items like sugar, coffee and tobacco that the island once produced in large quantities are now being imported.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The gas is used to forge steel, create methanol, and produce the massive quantities of fertilizer needed to feed the global population.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Fentanyl can be made year-round and smuggled into the United States in small doses as opposed to marijuana or cocaine, which both come from plants that are harvested seasonally and must be smuggled in large quantities to be profitable.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
In sufficient quantities, salt's effect on plants is to dehydrate them.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
The leader of a Connecticut drug trafficking organization was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for distributing large quantities of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine in and around Norwalk.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Its massive cash pile allows Berkshire to buy back shares in large quantities when the opportunity arises.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Curated by Our Editors The lunar module’s onboard computer had to determine the speed, altitude and rotation of the module—which are all variable quantities.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026
Even items like sugar, coffee and tobacco that the island once produced in large quantities are now being imported.
—Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
The gas is used to forge steel, create methanol, and produce the massive quantities of fertilizer needed to feed the global population.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Fentanyl can be made year-round and smuggled into the United States in small doses as opposed to marijuana or cocaine, which both come from plants that are harvested seasonally and must be smuggled in large quantities to be profitable.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
In sufficient quantities, salt's effect on plants is to dehydrate them.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
The leader of a Connecticut drug trafficking organization was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for distributing large quantities of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine in and around Norwalk.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
Its massive cash pile allows Berkshire to buy back shares in large quantities when the opportunity arises.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Curated by Our Editors The lunar module’s onboard computer had to determine the speed, altitude and rotation of the module—which are all variable quantities.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantities
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There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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When subjected to stress, the sponge-like matrix allows the material to deform predictably and absorb vast amounts of kinetic energy rather than snap.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Those amounts translate to roughly a half-cup to one cup of cooked beans, peas, or lentils.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
19 May 2026
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Beatbot iSkim Robotic Pool Skimmer Deal Beatbot's entry-level pool skimmer is an extremely capable machine, with a large nine-liter basket to hold tons of leaves and debris.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
19 May 2026
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Every year, the global food industry generates millions of tons of oyster shells.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Although Dot is not around anymore, a guest book inside the small museum is filled with names from dozens of countries.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Maybe a whole roast chicken appeared, or its meat was folded into a gooey casserole with a few peas and carrot chunks.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Aim for at least an hour of daily activity, even if it’s broken up into shorter chunks throughout the day, Drake recommended.—
Jamie Ducharme,
Health,
12 May 2026
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Many commencement speakers are given honorary degrees, but the prestige associated with such matters has declined over the years; six-figure piles of cash surely seem more useful than an ersatz doctorate given to an accomplished alumnus or once-local homegirl.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Most earwig problems begin outside, where damp piles of leaves, firewood or other debris create an attractive environment for the insects.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Scouts spend hundreds of days on the road each year—long drives, cheap hotels, fast food.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Cairo has leveraged the Suez Canal’s strategic location to host many subsea cables linking Europe and Asia, generating hundreds of millions of dollars annually in transit and licensing fees.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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Most jobs are bundles of tasks.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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My mother’s cousins and neighbors joined us; trays, coffee, and bundles of cloth—used to lay couscous grains out to dry in the sun—were passed from hand to hand.—
Boutheina Ben Salem,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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“Quantities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantities. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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