1
as in loads
a considerable amount I wish you quantities of happiness in the New Year

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2
as in amount
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter they prepared a huge quantity of mashed potatoes for the feast

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Recent Examples of quantity For her body: Prioritizing good quality and quantity of sleep, taking walks with a weighted vest and strength training three times a week. Renée Onque, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2025 Alcoholic beverages are virtually impervious to pathogens but can only be consumed in limited quantities. Ali Bouzari, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025 This comes as no surprise as these industries handle high quantities of personal identifiable information and sensitive data. Gary Drenik, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 As a result, some supplement products may not contain the ingredients listed on the label or in the quantities mentioned. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quantity
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Noun
  • The main principles of the diet include eating very few carbohydrates, moderate protein, and high amounts of fat.
    Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Even in comparatively wet areas, such as the Northeast and the Pacific Northwest, golf courses require extensive amounts of irrigation to keep greens and fairways lush.
    Renny Vandewege, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Both teams have three games left in the season, with not a ton of room to maneuver in the standings.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • As the lead guard for Kansas State, Sundell hasn’t had a ton of catch-and-shoot opportunities, and her free-throw percentage is a little low for a pure shooter.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Mattress Firm has dozens of best-selling options up to 58% off—from super plush to extra firm, for all types of beds, and for back, side, and stomach sleepers alike.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Crosby has assisted on nearly 50% more goals than Ovechkin has, putting him dozens of points ahead.
    Jim Sergent, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • And even still, that can be a progressive tax that, in theory, would take a larger chunk of revenue from those who have more property and have more wealth than those who lack it.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Catch up quick: The concept of ripping a bagel chunk and dipping it into a cream cheese container feels wrong.
    Steph Solis, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Financial details of the Amalie deal were not disclosed.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Sony Pictures Television, where both Ning and Moore are under overall deals, will produce.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • On this occasion, the Portofino dinner parties and cocktail events have stretched long and late into the night, with an abundance of local cuisine, Aperol spritzes, and dancing.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
  • An abundance of predators will help manage aphids throughout the garden.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • For decades, real estate has been heralded as the gold standard of wealth building in the Black community.
    Jasmine Browley, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Poulter plays a radically un-self-aware scion of a billionaire family in A24’s absurdist comedy about wealth and privilege (which also stars Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd and Téa Leoni).
    Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But Amazon piles all the costs of holding sets and holding actors into [the Season 1] budget.
    Michael Ausiello, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
  • At long last, spring has arrived here in New England, with verdant leaves erupting through soil and piles of brown leaves.
    Natalie Pattillo, Vox, 4 Apr. 2025

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“Quantity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantity. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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