as in dimensions
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 glues
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 sizes
Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The software now adapts to various infotainment screen sizes and allows for custom widgets.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Popular cakes such as the berry chantilly are available in a variety of sizes, including as sheets.
—Eva Flowe
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Shoppers should start to see the seasonal Sprite combo soon in stores like Walmart, Target, and grocers in 12-ounce, 12-ounce 12-packs, and 20-ounce sizes, as well as in a zero sugar option.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The sample sizes are too small to determine with statistical significance that extra rest is an advantage, but the numbers look good for the Knicks.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Reputable pollsters follow industry standards for transparency, and that means voluntarily disclosing populations of respondents, sample sizes, and other key details.
—Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
For families Aside from generous room and suite sizes, there are the simple things like kids menus at the restaurants and a cute farm animal stuffie for children to select at check-in.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
For example, small islands are far more abundant than large ones—a pattern of complexity that makes the distribution of sizes for Earth’s islands fractal, too.
—Alex Music, Scientific American, 16 May 2026
Noun
These affordable Mary Jane flats, discounted to $27 in select sizes, have a little something extra.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
The software now adapts to various infotainment screen sizes and allows for custom widgets.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Popular cakes such as the berry chantilly are available in a variety of sizes, including as sheets.
—Eva Flowe
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Shoppers should start to see the seasonal Sprite combo soon in stores like Walmart, Target, and grocers in 12-ounce, 12-ounce 12-packs, and 20-ounce sizes, as well as in a zero sugar option.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The sample sizes are too small to determine with statistical significance that extra rest is an advantage, but the numbers look good for the Knicks.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Reputable pollsters follow industry standards for transparency, and that means voluntarily disclosing populations of respondents, sample sizes, and other key details.
—Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
For families Aside from generous room and suite sizes, there are the simple things like kids menus at the restaurants and a cute farm animal stuffie for children to select at check-in.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
For example, small islands are far more abundant than large ones—a pattern of complexity that makes the distribution of sizes for Earth’s islands fractal, too.
—Alex Music, Scientific American, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizes
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What was unexpected, though, was the stark difference between the different geometric features’ fractal dimensions—especially for the surprisingly smooth coastlines.—
Alex Music,
Scientific American,
16 May 2026
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Based on the dimensions of its humerus and femur, the corresponding hind leg bone, the researchers estimated Nagatitan’s body mass at 25 to 28 tons.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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With their eco-friendly design that’s free from toxic glues, dyes, and microplastics, shoppers love that these cutting boards are food-safe and durable enough to last for years.—
Caley Sturgill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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Wallace said the company had several types of glues and solvents on site, as well as oxygen, propane, gas and a waste oil tank.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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Heat and moisture from a steam mop can loosen adhesives or damage laminate and hardwood finishes, even though the surface may look clean afterward.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The combination of heat and moisture can loosen adhesives, warp laminate and damage hardwood finishes over time.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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“Sizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizes. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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