as in loads
a considerable amount
I received a ton of advice on the problem—all of it unsolicited
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as in trends
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
granite countertops became all the ton in kitchen decor
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Recent Examples of tons
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
Every year, the global food industry generates millions of tons of oyster shells.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
The company's aim is to create a circular economy for the billions of tons of plastics that exist in the environment, with 460 million more metric tons produced each year.
—Elizabeth MacBride, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The United Nations’ health agency said six tons of supplies were set to arrive in Congo on Tuesday, including personal protective equipment and other medical supplies.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Memorial Day weekend is here, and metro Atlanta has tons of ways to have fun.
—Kayla Rivera, AJC.com, 19 May 2026
The fully reusable system is designed to carry more than 100 tons of cargo and eventually transport crews to the moon and Mars.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
While Rai's 70-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole will understandably garner tons of attention for days to come, his birdie on the drivable par-4 13th hole was, up to this point, the defining moment of his career.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
In a separate statement on X on Sunday, the WHO Regional Office for Africa said that a team of 35 experts from the WHO and the Congolese Ministry of Health had arrived in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province, along with seven tons of emergency medical supplies and equipment.
—Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Noun
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
Every year, the global food industry generates millions of tons of oyster shells.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 May 2026
The company's aim is to create a circular economy for the billions of tons of plastics that exist in the environment, with 460 million more metric tons produced each year.
—Elizabeth MacBride, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The United Nations’ health agency said six tons of supplies were set to arrive in Congo on Tuesday, including personal protective equipment and other medical supplies.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Memorial Day weekend is here, and metro Atlanta has tons of ways to have fun.
—Kayla Rivera, AJC.com, 19 May 2026
The fully reusable system is designed to carry more than 100 tons of cargo and eventually transport crews to the moon and Mars.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
While Rai's 70-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole will understandably garner tons of attention for days to come, his birdie on the drivable par-4 13th hole was, up to this point, the defining moment of his career.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
In a separate statement on X on Sunday, the WHO Regional Office for Africa said that a team of 35 experts from the WHO and the Congolese Ministry of Health had arrived in Bunia, the capital of Ituri province, along with seven tons of emergency medical supplies and equipment.
—Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tons
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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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Analysts and journalists have used aggregate EEO-1 data to conduct research and provide insights into workforce trends across job categories, industries and regions.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Public safety dominated the exchange, with sharp disagreements over crime trends, law enforcement authority and the role sheriffs should play in statewide policy.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 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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Gross grew up in a typical middle-class Jewish household in Long Island, but her father often flew into violent rages which her mother enabled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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This is all in the first three paragraphs, and the breakdowns—a capacious category that, for Lemann, seems to encompass everything from rages to amiable fugues—do not let up.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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You were nominated for lots of awards for playing Queenie, the woman who adopts Brad Pitt’s character, including Best Supporting Actress at the 2009 Oscars.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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Blunt, who occupies a rare space in being both the agent of the source material’s author and an EP on the show, said there are lots out there currently pitching Cooper shows and many have asked her for the rights.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Best Quince Petite Travel Styles A new season always brings me new travel adventures—along with effortless styles from Quince to match.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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As reported, Gucci is anchoring the core of its business in a strong midprice proposition between 2,000 euros and 3,000 euros, elevating its top tier with distinctive details and richer materials, and redesigning entry level styles without compromising quality.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
17 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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Unlike many wellness crazes, fiber is actually a legitimate one that nutrition experts support.—
Catherine Ho,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Tons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tons. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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