as in poundage
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Recent Examples of tonnage
Meanwhile, Trump has already zeroed in on U.S. shipbuilding as one of his early national defense priorities, as the People’s Liberation Army Navy builds an ambitious new fleet that has already surpassed America’s in number (though not in tonnage or in quality).
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The Editors, National Review, 12 Apr. 2025
With a gross tonnage of 498 GT, the new flagship will cruise the seas powered by twin MAN 1,450 hp engines.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
The port of Duluth on Lake Superior moves the most tonnage to the Great Lakes.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Because of Gonzaga’s presence in the new Pac-12 and the potential for tonnage (i.e., quantity) to play an important role for streaming companies, that number might prove to be slightly lower.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 12 Apr. 2025
With a gross tonnage of 498 GT, the new flagship will cruise the seas powered by twin MAN 1,450 hp engines.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2025
The port of Duluth on Lake Superior moves the most tonnage to the Great Lakes.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Because of Gonzaga’s presence in the new Pac-12 and the potential for tonnage (i.e., quantity) to play an important role for streaming companies, that number might prove to be slightly lower.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tonnage
Noun
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The decrease is attributed to a reduction in poundage sold.—
Quartz Bot,
Quartz,
14 Nov. 2024
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This decrease is attributed to the decrease in poundage sold.—
Quartz Bot,
Quartz,
14 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Medals are made from recycled zinc alloy, and ordered in bulk to reduce travel emissions, leftover medals and ribbons are recycled within the U.K. Smart logistics is at the heart of new baggage-free assembly area.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Spigen Life Passport Wallet $35 $30 at Amazon The low-profile Spigen Life passport wallet adds minimal bulk to your pocket while boasting RFID-blocking capabilities and organizational elements.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Losing that 200 pounds of deadweight freed me up to focus on advancing my career.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2025
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Losing that 200 pounds of deadweight has freed me up to focus on advancing my career.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Tonnage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tonnage. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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