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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
But the Lakers are a paint-heavy team that doesn’t generate a high volume of drives.
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Law Murray, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Meanwhile the tiered effect tapers the hair, adding extra volume at each level (like an upside-down coffee cup).
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 4 May 2026
By replenishing these stocks, Qatar reestablishes a more credible and durable air defense posture, reflecting a broader regional effort to reinforce layered missile shields against increasingly complex and high-volume threats.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
What’s more, the brand has launched the third volume of its editorial project dubbed the Sebago YearBook.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for volume
Law Murray, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Meanwhile the tiered effect tapers the hair, adding extra volume at each level (like an upside-down coffee cup).
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 4 May 2026
By replenishing these stocks, Qatar reestablishes a more credible and durable air defense posture, reflecting a broader regional effort to reinforce layered missile shields against increasingly complex and high-volume threats.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
What’s more, the brand has launched the third volume of its editorial project dubbed the Sebago YearBook.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for volume
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volume
Noun
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From 2002 to 2020, roughly 164 billion tons of Antarctic ice melted per year, according to NASA.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Wu Tsai helped catalyze this tipping point, personally investing tons of money into a team whose toniest perk used to be an MTA pass for free subway rides.—
Yohana Desta,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The bedroom appears to have room for a king but little else, though the floor-to-ceiling closets (which take up the whole width of the room) provide a good amount of storage.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
4 May 2026
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Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Did reading one book prove more compelling than a lifetime of knowing me?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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The Great Gatsby was the first book that kind of blew things open for me in terms of symbolism and deeper meaning and language.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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The airline announced several new Fort Lauderdale flights to accommodate the long-term drop in seat capacity left by Spirit’s cessation of service.—
Scott Laird,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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The administration says the new 90,000-square-foot structure will increase capacity for guests at state dinners and other events, to the tune of at least $300 million.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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Since 2023, McLane routes using this technology logged 280,000 autonomous miles in Texas, covering 1,400 loads delivered to restaurants.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Between 2018 and early 2025, radiology case loads skyrocketed 25%, according to the Journal of the American College of Radiology.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Despite Black Friday–style lines, limited quantities, and resellers charging exorbitant prices, the tote has become a must‑have staple, with fans lining up for each new release.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Drink less often overall, as health risks increase with alcohol frequency, not just quantity.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
5 May 2026
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The Night Action was printed in hardcover in the US 1966, and then again as a paperback a year later, but has since fallen out of print, and out of memory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The pulpy setup befits a paperback crime thriller but is infused with some self-aware marital satire.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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What emerges is not a tome to a tactical genius but a manager who listens and has a tireless drive to develop those around him.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Evans also suggests Miss MacIntosh, My Darling by Marguerite Young for anyone looking to sink their teeth into a 1,300-page tome.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Volume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volume. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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