How to Use size in a Sentence

size

1 of 3 noun

• The cook time will depend on the size of your green beans.
  — Carly Westerfield, Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2023
• Bike brands should list the height and weight range for each wheel size.
  — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 24 Aug. 2023
• Most of that size difference is due to the battery in the base of the Move.
  — Brandon Widder, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2023
• Cons The handle is a bit bulky on the larger leash size.
  — Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 16 Jan. 2024
• To find the best fit among the brand's four sizes, use the handy sizing chart based on their shoe size.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
• OpenAI was now like Quint in Jaws after the shark hunter sees the size of the great white.
  — Steven Levy, WIRED, 5 Sep. 2023
• Her blisters ranged from the size of a BB pellet to the size of a quarter.
  — Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 7 Oct. 2023
• The crowd sizes fluctuate depending on the time of the weather and the time of the month.
  — Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024
• All beers are available in a taster size as well as a full pour.
  — Haben Kelati, Washington Post, 1 June 2023
• Lane, a 6-foot-4 freshman from Mesa, Ariz., and the 6-foot-6 Robinson add size.
  — Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2023
• But even though this bag is compact, don’t let its size fool you.
  — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2023
• Women with shoe sizes between five and 10 will find these socks fit them the best.
  — Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2023
• So, not only does the size of the unit matter, but so does your outdoor space.
  — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
• Both the ceramics and the baskets are between the size of a salad and soup bowl.
  — Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
• The hands-free bag is the perfect size for a cell phone, wallet, keys, and your favorite lip gloss.
  — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
• The max batch size of three cups means this isn’t ideal for a household of coffee drinkers.
  — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
• The male creatures ranged in size from about 0.8 inches to about 0.9 inches.
  — Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2024
• Across the region, theaters of all sizes are now run by women.
  — Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, 1 June 2023
• Lady beetles are tiny and can fit through any hole or crack as small as 1/8-inch in size.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 31 July 2023
• The actual size of the pay claim is still being reviewed.
  — Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 3 May 2024
• Most notably, batch sizes have been cut almost in half.
  — Steven Levy, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2024
• For a city its size, Cleveland just might have the most robust theater scene in the United States.
  — Joey Morona, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2023
• How to Choose a Bread Maker When buying a bread machine, one of the first factors to think about is size.
  — Jonathan Bender, Popular Mechanics, 31 July 2023
• The scouts who like him praise his size and strength, while the detractors worry about his shooting.
  — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2024
• Plus, the bottom of the seat folds flat for more compact storage and for a travel-friendly size.
  — Jessica Booth, Parents, 15 June 2023
• Many of the images are epic in tone and size: Breasts become mountains and rivers flow from between open legs.
  — Julia Halperin, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2023
• Whichever size your ring matches closest to will be the ring size of your finger.
  — Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2023
• The two species are so similar in size and color that even experts have a tough time telling them apart.
  — Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2024
• Plus, it can be easily stored away due to its compact size.
  — Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
• The ideal size of one's posterior has changed over time.
  — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 3 May 2024

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size

2 of 3 verb

• To find the best fit among the brand's four sizes, use the handy sizing chart based on their shoe size.
  — Maya Polton, Parents, 28 Mar. 2024
• Make sure to get both of your feet measured, sizing the shoes for the longer of your feet.
  — Scott Kramer, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
• This bra is a compression-style sports bra that comes in cup sizes A to DD+.
  — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 28 Mar. 2023
• Throwing out any ideas of sizing is a good place to start.
  — Erika Veurink, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2023
• Then, size your stickers by trimming the wrap down to fit your nail.
  — Allure, 14 July 2021
• And the fat — a soda-can size worth on each side, mind you — was finally gone.
  — Samantha Lefave, Redbook, 26 May 2017
• Can the stroller be used with a seat for a toddler after your baby sizes out of the infant seat?
  — Jessica Booth, Parents, 2 Aug. 2023
• Our best hope of killing one was to spot him from afar, size him up, and make a stalk in the classic Western fashion.
  — Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 31 Aug. 2020
• In the quiet of their bedrooms, girls sized themselves up in the mirror and fretted.
  — Valorie Lee Schaefer, ELLE, 22 Aug. 2023
• This Topshop version is made with non-stretch, true-to-size denim, so make sure to look at the sizing chart to get the right fit.
  — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2023
• Available in five colors, including cognac and dark brown, the boots come in whole and half sizes 5 to 13.
  — Amanda Oliver, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2023
• The zip-up track jacket is great for workouts and warmups alike, and comes in five different colors and sizes XS to 4XL.
  — Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Aug. 2023
• Available in 36 colors and sizes XS to 3XL, the popular leggings have a wide and stretchy waistband that sits above the waist.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 27 Nov. 2023
• While not a problem for seedlings or herbs, larger plants may size out and need a new solution.
  — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2023
• To ensure the right foot, keep an eye on the product page for any sizing insight from the brand, as most will note whether a shoe runs small or large.
  — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
• This is the first time the contestants have gotten a good look at each other — and can size the competition up.
  — Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Sep. 2023
• Or to survey your teammates in line during a position drill and size them up.
  — Ellis L. Williams, cleveland, 15 July 2021
• The weather agency warned people of baseball, large apple and ping pong ball sized hail.
  — Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 7 May 2023
• What To Consider: Make sure to follow the measuring and sizing guide to find the correct fit for your dog.
  — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2023
• Hint: The brand and reviews alike recommend sizing down.
  — Paula Lee, Glamour, 7 Nov. 2023
• While the new school will have a similar number of classrooms as the school before, the rooms will be sized a little larger, Croft said.
  — Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2023
• Many of these toys are sized perfectly to fit inside stockings.
  — Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2023
• Use the insert as needed, but pay attention to the weight and height limit on that as well, and stop using it as soon as your child sizes out of it.
  — Jessica Booth, Parents, 14 Feb. 2024
• Some consumers do point out, however, to make sure to order the right size as the sizing chart may be misleading.
  — Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2023
• This sun hat features a breakaway chinstrap and an adjustable sizing strap for the perfect fit.
  — Katie Dubow, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2023
• Their first exchange takes place at the Jordans’ home, with Sonny pitching and Deloris sizing him up.
  — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2023
• Pay close attention to the sizing chart when purchasing an ankle brace, as some brands may run small or large.
  — Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 28 June 2023
• While certain styles might have limited sizing for now, options like the classic black are up for grabs.
  — Lily Wohlner, Women's Health, 25 Aug. 2023
• As Gillham and Crews, 54, size each other up, the two trade moves, including some country two-stepping.
  — Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2023
• The heavyweights took turns sizing each other up, landing barrages and also leaning and wobbling over the course of six rounds.
  — Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2023

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size

3 of 3 adjective

• There’s not much room in the back of a mid-size truck with a five-foot bed.
  — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2022
• Here’s a look at 10 notable concerts in small and mid-size venues in the first half of the year.
  — Dallas News, 28 Dec. 2022
• The price was roughly what a basic new mid-size sedan might cost.
  — WSJ, 5 Nov. 2022
• Take Buick, a brand comprised of small and mid-size SUVs.
  — Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 1 Apr. 2022
• That’s a small complaint, though, for a fine mid-size battery mower.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 28 Feb. 2023
• Since its release, the P-10 line-up has grown from a do-it-all mid-size C model, to both full-size and long slide variants.
  — Chris Mudgett, Outdoor Life, 25 Jan. 2021
• The city considers the factory the right fit for small and mid-size companies that want to expand.
  — Kenneth R. Gosselin, courant.com, 13 Mar. 2022
• The shooter took off, possibly in a mid-size sedan, Shebloski said.
  — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2022
• However, body-on-frame construction—used in most mid-size trucks including the Tacoma—means that the cab is mounted atop the chassis.
  — Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 15 Nov. 2022
• And mid-size businesses, at least those with cash reserves and an accountant to apply for emergency grants and loans, have done OK.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2020
• Ford introduced a new Ranger, a mid-size truck, in 2018 but even that is considerably bigger than the Maverick.
  — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 8 June 2021
• To make a larger impact, corporations ought to work with more mid-size companies, Black said.
  — Arcelia Martin, Dallas News, 10 Feb. 2023
• The purchases will include a variety of vehicle types and classes such as small and mid-size SUVs, cars, and pickup trucks.
  — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 22 Sep. 2022
• That's according to data from Homebase, which provides software to small and mid-size businesses.
  — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2021
• In November, Capterra surveyed 300 HR managers at mostly larger firms as well as some small to mid-size businesses.
  — Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2023
• At issue were Fed emergency programs, launched amid the pandemic this spring, that provided loans to small and mid-size businesses and bought state and local government bonds.
  — Andrew Taylor, Anchorage Daily News, 20 Dec. 2020
• Hiscox found that cyber criminals, who have long targeted large companies are moving down to small and mid-size employers.
  — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2022
• Shared spaces and amenities increase human interaction and allow for smaller and micro-size homes.
  — National Geographic, 12 Jan. 2023
• The manufacturer of personal protective equipment ranks 47th among mid-size companies on the Tribune’s list of Top Workplaces.
  — Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
• In an era of many small and mid-size public and private institutions struggling with both enrollment and diversifying their student body, flag football could be a good opportunity to do both.
  — Karen Weaver, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023
• Fithian — who is no stranger on Capitol Hill, where his late father was a U.S. congressman — also led the efforts to lobby the federal government to protect tax benefits as well as the creation a grant program for smaller and mid-size companies.
  — Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2022
• Kaplan added that the Fed’s emergency facilities, which have served as a backstop to credit and municipal markets and have provided loans to small- to mid-size businesses, should be allowed to continue into 2021.
  — Catarina Saraiva, Bloomberg.com, 19 Nov. 2020
• The latter vision is centered around accommodating small and mid-size tenants who want to be part of a significant downtown thoroughfare that’s in the midst of transformation — thanks primarily to The Campus at Horton project next door.
  — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2021
• One of my clients, a mid-size I.T. services company, initially struggled with the transition to a hybrid workplace policy, as their industry requires face-to-face interactions with customers.
  — Gleb Tsipursky, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2023
• In an increasingly Amazon world, the consideration of careful tech partnerships for small and mid-size cannabis businesses is an integral part of envisioning such a system.
  — Evan Nison, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2022
• Finally, consider a mid-size logistics company, which was able to take advantage of the tech layoffs by hiring a team of experienced software engineers in a cost-effective manner.
  — Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2023
• There’s not much room in the back of a mid-size truck with a five-foot bed.
  — Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Apr. 2022
• Here’s a look at 10 notable concerts in small and mid-size venues in the first half of the year.
  — Dallas News, 28 Dec. 2022
• The price was roughly what a basic new mid-size sedan might cost.
  — WSJ, 5 Nov. 2022
• Take Buick, a brand comprised of small and mid-size SUVs.
  — Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 1 Apr. 2022

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024