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 latest
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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Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 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
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
Tucked away after a swarm of students asked him tons of questions on his career to better their own, Chavarria, a CFDA Award-winning designer, reflected on his childhood, which is where his love of fashion was born.
—Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
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This is a great energy saver and also mitigates tons of cord chaos your pets may get into under the cloak of darkness.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 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
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
Tucked away after a swarm of students asked him tons of questions on his career to better their own, Chavarria, a CFDA Award-winning designer, reflected on his childhood, which is where his love of fashion was born.
—Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Ton.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ton. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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