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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 quantity
Most drug tests test for the presence of particular drugs but not measuring the actual quantity.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Because it’s consumed in relatively small quantities, ginger isn’t a standout source of any vitamins or minerals.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
However, some oils are not safe for pets, especially if added in large quantities.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, the quantity of data the algorithm needs to make accurate predictions isn’t available from human brains — at least, not yet.
—Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Because it’s consumed in relatively small quantities, ginger isn’t a standout source of any vitamins or minerals.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
However, some oils are not safe for pets, especially if added in large quantities.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately, the quantity of data the algorithm needs to make accurate predictions isn’t available from human brains — at least, not yet.
—Amber Dance, Quanta Magazine, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantity
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When using the dishwasher or washing machine, run full loads to maximize usage of the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 Super Bowl had loads of celebrities cheering on their favorite team from the VIP boxes—Jay-Z, Kendall Jenner, Saweetie, Rosé, and Travis Scott among them.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here’s how to claim your lottery prize For Indiana Lottery prizes, the claim process varies depending on the prize amount.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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The actual amount of time that takes depends on the parish.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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For Valentine’s Day 2026, Avianca transported more than 19,000 tons of flowers from Colombia and Ecuador, a 6% uptick from last year.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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The billion-ton rock canopy provides passive containment and shielding that protects the reactor from natural disasters or surface-level threats while the billion-ton rock canopy acts as an extra layer of safety.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The incident occurred just hours before dozens of flyers depicting former Prince Andrew were briefly scattered around the village of Dedham ahead of the royal visit, The Times reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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In Spain's southern Andalusia region, close to 4,000 people evacuated their homes as a result of the ongoing storm, and dozens of roads remained closed because of flooding and landslides.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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But the audience size showed that a hot musical act could attract a significant chunk of the audience already gathered to watch the game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Physicists can break up the problem into chunks of outputs and inputs.—
Sarah Scoles,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2026
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Details on the humanoid robot As part of the initial deal, Generative Bionics will develop the robot to support specific welding activities in naval manufacturing.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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But Chicago lawmakers have suggested that any deal would need some way to pay off the remaining debt of more than $500 million for the 2003 renovation of Soldier Field.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Two airline sources said that airlines were given the impression that the closure was done out of an abundance of caution due to the FAA's inability to predict where drones might be flying.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Blooming in fall and available in gold, rust, burgundy and bronze, mums symbolize abundance and gratitude.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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To some, that might seem like a lot, says Douglas Boneparth, president of wealth management firm Bone Fide Wealth.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Some are tech billionaires from California, drawn by Florida’s business-friendly climate and concerns over possible new wealth taxes in their home state.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Quantity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantity. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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