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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • For decades, real estate has been heralded as the gold standard of wealth building in the Black community.
    Jasmine Browley, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Listen to this article Outside of the typical deviled eggs, carrot cake and piles of candy known to come with Easter, San Diego’s restaurants have more to offer.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The rugs were made using five different weaving techniques, including Beni’s debut of the Rabat method—characterized by fine knotting and low pile for elegant, exacting detail.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Quantity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantity. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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