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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
Plus, transaction volume keeps climbing, signaling real-world use.
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
The Port of Miami, which handles high volumes of US plant imports, lost about 35 percent of its plant inspectors.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2025
Due to the sheer volume of games, March Madness doesn't have a single location (or two) like other major sporting events.
—Joe Kozlowski, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
North American prices for art shipping and transportation are also expected to rise due to the large import and export volumes of lumber (crates and stretcher bars), crude oil, and motor vehicle parts between Canada, Mexico, and the US.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
The Port of Miami, which handles high volumes of US plant imports, lost about 35 percent of its plant inspectors.
—Kate Knibbs, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2025
Due to the sheer volume of games, March Madness doesn't have a single location (or two) like other major sporting events.
—Joe Kozlowski, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
North American prices for art shipping and transportation are also expected to rise due to the large import and export volumes of lumber (crates and stretcher bars), crude oil, and motor vehicle parts between Canada, Mexico, and the US.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for volume
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Luckily, Amazon has tons of deals on outdoor solar lights to give your space a fresh glow and help keep the festivities going long after the sun goes down.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The end result, first seen on Saturday afternoon, had tons of fellow Little Monsters quick to react in the comments, praising the impressive level of talent in the fanbase.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
29 Mar. 2025
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The synthetic, dual-fiber bristles (a mixture of fine and thick in density) pick up just the right amount of product to deliver streak-free full application without absorbing too much product or depositing it unevenly onto skin.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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One is that the state sets the amount of the subsidy, or how much ACS reimburses child care providers.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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As one example in Joseph’s book illustrates, that numbness can look like organizing elaborate celebrations for others while making excuses for not celebrating yourself.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
18 Mar. 2025
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The fire had taken almost all of it: her husband’s memorabilia from 15 years as the director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, their ceramics and furniture, all their photographs and books.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And does any provider genuinely have the capacity, trust, and technology to dominate the entire ecosystem? MORE FOR YOU FBI Confirms Chrome, Edge, Safari Warning—Stop Using These Websites Things Are Bad At Tesla.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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What Could Be Made in the U.S. Bayard Winthrop, CEO of the Made in USA brand American Giant, said there’s plenty of capacity to make knit goods, like T-shirts and sweatshirts, in the U.S., even for big brands.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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Lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.—
Wayne Chan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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A lot of romance was published purely in mass market paperback, only available in grocery stores, which feels sexist to me.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2025
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The book is also available in paperback for $9 (reg.—
Rudie Obias,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Feb. 2025
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From tomes by landscape designers to paeans to floral fantasias by lifestyle gurus, these book releases will definitely get you in the mood for spring.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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But instead of reading a tome like The Hobbit or becoming a thief or wizard in role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons, players sat transfixed to a monitor and tapped away at a keyboard.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2025
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Most of the captives have been released in ceasefire agreements or other deals, but Israeli forces rescued eight alive and recovered dozens of bodies.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Coolidge has also made dozens of appearances on TV and streaming, including starring turns in the Friends spinoff sitcom Joey, as well as Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s mystery thriller miniseries The Watcher.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Volume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volume. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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