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1
as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
a sizable sum of money
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2
as in substantial
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a sizable increase in attendance since the team began its winning streak a sizable raise
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Recent Examples of sizable
The workers represented a sizable share of the overall NSC workforce, which grew to about 300 workers under President Joe Biden but had already been operating with less than half that figure under Trump.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 25 May 2025
Maikel Garcia sandwiched a two-run double in the third inning to give the club a sizable lead.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
While a new contract will need to be worked out to keep him in town long-term, the two sides have yet to make sizable progress.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Measures that would give policyholders a financial break in the form of a tax credit or tax deduction have hit a wall due to sizable costs.
—Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 25 May 2025
Maikel Garcia sandwiched a two-run double in the third inning to give the club a sizable lead.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
While a new contract will need to be worked out to keep him in town long-term, the two sides have yet to make sizable progress.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Measures that would give policyholders a financial break in the form of a tax credit or tax deduction have hit a wall due to sizable costs.
—Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sizable
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Over 1,000 cattle or calf pairs also qualify as a large CAFO.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Bars often use multiple types and shapes, including shaved, cracked, crushed, cubed and large ice cubes and spheres, both produced in molds.—
Isidoro Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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While San Francisco hogs headlines on homelessness and crime, its southern neighbor, San Jose, has been quietly making bold moves — and seeing substantial results.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
26 May 2025
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The goal is for students to build a device using bubble wrap, straws, or various other materials designed to hold an egg and keep it intact after being dropped from a substantial height—say, ten meters (nearly 33 feet).—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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But barring a considerable deterioration of the macroeconomic climate, another production hike appears to be on the horizon next month as well.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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According to data presented by Soltero, both Oak Terrace and Red Oak have seen a considerable decline in enrollment in a five-year period, although Oak Terrace has seen more than double that of Red Oak; about 31% compared to Red Oak’s 13%.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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The bill would also impose significant caps on loans for parents and undergraduate students, while eliminating a lending program for future graduate students.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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And one of the obstacles to their growth is the insufficient level of IPR protection, which is considered a significant investment risk.—
Olena Orliuk,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Okonkwo made a huge impression in north Wales and his move was made permanent last summer on a free transfer.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Lamine’s extension is another huge statement from FC Barcelona After seeing Pedri, Gavi, Ronald Araujo and Raphinha all commit in the last few months, tying down Lamine is another huge statement from President Joan Laporta and Sporting Director Deco.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Catch Up On The Story Chelsea can become the first club to win all four major UEFA trophies – but who else could complete the set?—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Cumulative profits at major industrial firms climbed 3% last month compared to a year earlier, official data showed Tuesday, accelerating from a 2.6% growth in March.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
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Taiwan's geographic position in the first island chain of U.S. allies and partners in the region, its manufacture of critical semiconductors and advanced chips, and its status as a democracy in East Asia lend the island vast strategic significance to Washington.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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When Autonomous Agents Go Rogue AI agents employ machine learning to continually learn from vast volumes of real-time data.—
Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Sizable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sizable. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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