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as in ton
a considerable amount
we can only make money if we sell our goods in volume
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as in book
a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction
reissued the trilogy in a single volume
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Recent Examples of volume
In simple terms, Gueye is a prominent presence off the ball, performing a large volume of actions, and doing so with a high success rate.
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Though the market potential of textile-to-textile recycling in the EU looks promising—with volumes of post-consumer textile waste suitable for recycling projected to reach 1.2 million metric tons by 2030—business viability remains challenging.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 28 May 2025
But the picture is complicated by conflicting forecasts about how much gas customers in Asia will need – and whether the gas will be ordered in high enough volumes and at a price that justifies the huge financial costs of new gas projects.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
This happens because filler only adds volume and does not lift the facial tissue.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
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Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Though the market potential of textile-to-textile recycling in the EU looks promising—with volumes of post-consumer textile waste suitable for recycling projected to reach 1.2 million metric tons by 2030—business viability remains challenging.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 28 May 2025
But the picture is complicated by conflicting forecasts about how much gas customers in Asia will need – and whether the gas will be ordered in high enough volumes and at a price that justifies the huge financial costs of new gas projects.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
This happens because filler only adds volume and does not lift the facial tissue.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volume
Noun
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After finishing third in the state and returning a ton of talent, though, the mindset has shifted.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The Reserve’s storage facility features scores of private vaults capable of storing 25 to 60 tons of gold, which are stored in boxes and sealed.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The Corps, which is much smaller than the Army and Air Force, spends the least on bonuses and tends to spread the amount among a larger number of service members.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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The amount of compensation depends on the length of your flight and the length of the delay.—
Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Vandersloot, 36, was a fixture in the Sky’s history books long before the game.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Adapted from Jussi Adler-Olsen’s book series by Scott Frank (The Queen’s Gambit), the series is an instantly gripping yarn about the yoke of guilt and the unwavering patience of redemption.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
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Given the show's history with flashback episodes, Pascal may return for The Last of Us season 3 in a limited capacity following his character's death in season 2, episode 2.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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This lowers physical obstructions, boosts stability, and even opens the door to higher memory capacities.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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The types of pollen and the quantities of pollen grains found at a site help researchers reconstruct ancient forests, track sea-level changes and identify the fingerprints of significant events, such as asteroid impacts or civilizations collapsing.—
Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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Madlock said there isn’t the quantity of offerings found in Cabo, but that there are plenty of solid bars and restaurants in La Paz.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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During the war, the U.S. military printed more than a million tiny paperback books for men to carry into battle, called Armed Services Editions.—
Martha Hall Kelly,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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For pre-trip reading, Alanen offers a 433-page oversized paperback packed with information about the big lake’s 154-mile coastline between Duluth and the Canadian border via the North Shore Scenic Drive.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The tome, co-written with Sophia Paulmier, chronicles his 10 years as editor-in-chief of the magazine.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
18 May 2025
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The hardcover tome is filled with archival photos of the band and its memorabilia, along with quotes from current musicians ranging from Slash to Van Morrison as well as the group's other members: drummer John Densmore, 80, and keyboardist Ray Manzarek (who died in 2013 at age 74).—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
Noun
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More than a dozen cancers are associated with obesity.—
Carla K. Johnson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Police then issued a search warrant at the suspect’s home, where the bodies of over a dozen dead cats were discovered, officials said.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
23 May 2025
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“Volume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volume. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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