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
  • Volunteers there clear about that amount every few weeks.
    Nina Agrawal, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Unfortunately, most new parents don’t have a ton of time to devote to practices like meditation or journaling.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Palmer put her hosting talents to work for the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards in Los Angeles on April 8 and channeled the Little Mermaid with long curls that flowed all the way down her back, hitting just above her hips with tons of volume and texture.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Democrats were intent on making the effort as politically painful as possible, with action on some two dozen amendments to the package that GOP senators will have to defend before next year’s midterm elections.
    Time, Time, 5 Apr. 2025
  • All members who lost access to more than two dozen major hospitals in the Metroplex on Tuesday once again have in-network access to Southwestern’s medical facilities, and the coverage is retroactive, Blue Cross Blue Shield said.
    Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • But, for example, the Russian Kosmos 1340, which weighed about 2 and a half tons, probably left behind a few chunks reaching the surface of Earth.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • While China is one of Tesla’s largest markets, experts noted the number of Chinese imports is not a large chunk of company’s volume of products.
    Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Financial details of the Amalie deal were not disclosed.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 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
  • Peer learning and mentorship can provide insights into best practices for wealth accumulation.
    Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 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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