1
as in loads
a considerable amount
we can only make money if we sell our goods in volume
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2
as in amounts
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter
produces great volumes of work each day
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as in books
a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction
reissued the trilogy in a single volume
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as in capacities
the largest number or amount that something can hold
state the barrel's volume in terms of gallons
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Recent Examples of volumes
Unit case volumes also rose by 1% in North America, reversing several quarters of flat or declining sales.
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Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Wholesalers surveyed stated that removing these regulatory barriers alone could increase their collection volumes by 50 percent to 300 percent.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Colón’s Libro de los Epítomes (Book of Summaries) spanned multiple volumes and provided condensed versions of the works in his collection, along with metadata such as content details, author biographies, and writing styles.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
The chipmaker's handset volumes are likely to be impacted by severe memory shortage and that pressure will become more pervasive as the year goes on, said analyst Joseph Moore.
—Sean Conlon,sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Along with the African Diaspora books, the city has also released Hidden Voices volumes on seven other groups underrepresented in the curriculum, including figures who are LGBTQ+, Asian American, disabled, Latino, Jewish and Muslim.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Georgia Georgia rounded out the top 10 with moderate but consistent complaint volumes tied to both cleanliness and pests.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
After putting out Hug of Thunder, one of the best rock albums of that year, Broken Social Scene rolled out their 2019 Let’s Try the After EPs in two volumes, as well as a collection of B-sides and rarities called Old Dead Young in 2022.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2026
Bewitched received 2007’s Taiwan Chinese Writers & Artists Association’s Poetry Award, while two of her eight poetry volumes, Trance and In Between, earned the United Daily News Grand Prize in Literature.
—Chen Yuhong, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026
Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Wholesalers surveyed stated that removing these regulatory barriers alone could increase their collection volumes by 50 percent to 300 percent.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
Colón’s Libro de los Epítomes (Book of Summaries) spanned multiple volumes and provided condensed versions of the works in his collection, along with metadata such as content details, author biographies, and writing styles.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
The chipmaker's handset volumes are likely to be impacted by severe memory shortage and that pressure will become more pervasive as the year goes on, said analyst Joseph Moore.
—Sean Conlon,sarah Min, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Along with the African Diaspora books, the city has also released Hidden Voices volumes on seven other groups underrepresented in the curriculum, including figures who are LGBTQ+, Asian American, disabled, Latino, Jewish and Muslim.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
Georgia Georgia rounded out the top 10 with moderate but consistent complaint volumes tied to both cleanliness and pests.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
After putting out Hug of Thunder, one of the best rock albums of that year, Broken Social Scene rolled out their 2019 Let’s Try the After EPs in two volumes, as well as a collection of B-sides and rarities called Old Dead Young in 2022.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2026
Bewitched received 2007’s Taiwan Chinese Writers & Artists Association’s Poetry Award, while two of her eight poetry volumes, Trance and In Between, earned the United Daily News Grand Prize in Literature.
—Chen Yuhong, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volumes
Noun
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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
Noun
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Microorganisms naturally require trace amounts of some rare earth elements, and researchers can adjust conditions so the microbes efficiently take them up.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Softer foods like strawberry tops and fruit peels, bananas and small amounts of pasta and rice are OK.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Users will also be able to purchase physical books through the platform.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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About two years after the launch of audiobooks on Spotify, the company is bringing physical books into the equation.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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Effective responses to multiple civic crises in today’s America depend on analysis of how people develop capacities for work on public challenges.—
Harry Boyte,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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The units are available in 10- or 50-kW capacities and can be bundled to achieve higher total capacities.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In January 2018, Cora, a team contingent, and Boston Mayor Marty Wash flew to Puerto Rico to deliver 10 tons of medical supplies, water filtration systems, other necessities, and a monetary donation.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Casey Wasserman, creator of a talent agency behind tons of A-list music artists, actors and sports legends, and Ghislaine Maxwell had a handful of flirtatious email exchanges in 2003, according to documents included in the most recent release by the DOJ.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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However, some oils are not safe for pets, especially if added in large quantities.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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At least three people died and nearly two dozen others were injured after a building used as temporary lodgings for workers caught fire early Friday in a suburb of Hungary's capital, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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The state’s biggest cities historically benefit greatly, but the funding requests reach dozens of municipalities in all corners of the state.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
13 Feb. 2026
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These piles will be more durable, Yung said, because they are composed of larger trees, some of which have 12-inch diameter trunks.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Burn piles sit close to the road, left during mitigation efforts by Denver Mountain Parks, which owns a lot of land in the area.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Volumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volumes. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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