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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
Larger decanter bottles typically have the volume to store a standard bottle of liquor, 750 milliliters.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
The Technivorm can brew cup sizes from 10 ounces to 40 ounces (however, the company recommends a minimum brew volume of 16 ounces for best results).
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
This time, however, the waist-length look was given volume with long, loose waves.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
Both players are also consistent rebounders, an important trait as a higher volume of 3-point attempts will likely elicit longer rebounds that backcourt players will need to track down.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
The Technivorm can brew cup sizes from 10 ounces to 40 ounces (however, the company recommends a minimum brew volume of 16 ounces for best results).
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
This time, however, the waist-length look was given volume with long, loose waves.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
Both players are also consistent rebounders, an important trait as a higher volume of 3-point attempts will likely elicit longer rebounds that backcourt players will need to track down.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for volume
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volume
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There’s still a ton of basketball to be played, but the thought of Flagg teaming up with Wembanyama to form a Twin Towers 2.0 is definitely a fun thought for San Antonio fans and a scary one for the rest of the league.—
Vik Chokshi,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Pioneer Woman’s Spring Collection is filled with tons of kitchen pieces that Grandma would love.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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The impact of the bird flu on flocks caused egg prices to surge 15% in January from the prior month, while some large retailers have started imposing limits on the amount of eggs customers can purchase in order to preserve their supplies.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The bonus accessory dwelling units program isn’t producing significant amounts of affordable housing — only 116 units over three years from 2021 to 2023 — almost all at 110% of the area’s median income or moderate income levels.—
Danna Givot,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Among his recent books is Scotch Whisky: Its History, Production and Appreciation.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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One of the letters was published in full in Wolff's book.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Companies with a stronger balance sheet and cash piles also have the capacity to buy out firms in a weaker position as a form of investment, said Lah.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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But this turns out to be one of the most hectic and trying of shifts: The surgical ward is at capacity, the nursing crew understaffed, and an emergency operation claims the attention of an on-call doctor.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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All of this is translating not only into a smaller world, but one where money moves faster, further and in greater quantities.—
Daniel Webber,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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But sustainable jet fuels are available in only small quantities.—
Ben Geman,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Like Galaxy of Books, inexpensive paperbacks are the meat and potatoes of neighborhood bookshops.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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The woods and white musks remind me of cracking open a fresh new paperback novel.—
Venus Wong,
refinery29.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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The popular tome spent 13 straight weeks on the NY Times bestsellers list and debuted at No. 1 on Amazon, according to the streamer.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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The list includes adaptations of Wilson tomes like Crooked Tree, IceFire and Second Fire.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Feb. 2025
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Moore’s book is among dozens placed off limits for at least a week in school libraries operated by the DOD as the new administration aims to roll back protections for transgender people and terminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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More than a dozen people have been hospitalized for measles as of Friday.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Volume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volume. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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