as in dimension
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
we worried that the immense size of the sofa would make getting it through the doorway impossible
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as in glue
a substance used to stick things together
coated the fabric with size before applying it to the wall
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Recent Examples of size
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
That offer resulted in more than 70 faculty deciding to retire early, saving the university about $15 million annually and reducing the size of the additional cuts that are now still necessary.
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Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
With holiday gatherings, vacations and summer events in full swing, this is one of the retailer's biggest seasonal promotions, so be sure to stock up before popular sizes and styles sell out.
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Casey Delbasso,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
These were identified as all that remained of the Jorge IV, which Carrión argued was implausible—a vessel that size would have left hundreds of floating objects.
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Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
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Both the size of the IPO and the hype around it – and CEO Elon Musk – have ignited outsized interest from investors.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
That offer resulted in more than 70 faculty deciding to retire early, saving the university about $15 million annually and reducing the size of the additional cuts that are now still necessary.
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Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
With holiday gatherings, vacations and summer events in full swing, this is one of the retailer's biggest seasonal promotions, so be sure to stock up before popular sizes and styles sell out.
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Casey Delbasso,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
These were identified as all that remained of the Jorge IV, which Carrión argued was implausible—a vessel that size would have left hundreds of floating objects.
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Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for size
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Standard container dimensions also enable civilian transportation infrastructure to move military assets with relative ease, improving operational flexibility, reported SCMP.
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Meanwhile, Dyrholm focused on exploring the different dimensions of Vibeke.
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The students claim that a total of about 300 kg (661 lb) of paper and about 60 kg (132 lb) of Vinavil Pro glue, partly mixed with water, went into the project.
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If common national culture were the crucial glue for team cohesion, the USMNT would be in disarray.
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Blocking the details As with other types of data, nuanced measurements are essential for scientific research that clearly describes problems and identifies solutions that are most likely to be effective.
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Real-time measurements allow researchers to monitor plasma conditions and adjust operating parameters to sustain the fusion reaction safely and efficiently.
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Old books also release volatile organic compounds over the years (VOCs) as the paper and adhesives gradually break down.
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The report found that excessive moisture had caused the adhesive to fail, leaving the roofing membrane no longer properly adhered, according to the lawsuit.
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Oliver may have lived her own world to some extent, but that world was still the real one.
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In bumping off Ecuador 2-0 Tuesday night in the friendly confines of Estadio Azteca, Mexico has set up Telemundo (and to a lesser extent, Fox) for a post-holiday blockbuster against England.
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Rosenqvist’s departure was a bit of a shock, but Scott Dixon decision to leave Chip Ganassi Racing after 25 years with the team was of seismic proportions.
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The bootcut style also has a subtle flair, which helps balance out proportions.
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Researchers estimate an event of similar magnitude has an average return period of about 180 years.
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On the morning of the upcoming Mars-Uranus conjunction, try to spot this eighth-magnitude star as well.
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“Size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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