as in ton
a considerable amount
picked up a bushel of decorations at the after-Christmas sale
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Recent Examples of bushel
But back in the 30’s, when wheat sold for 20¢ a bushel and eggs for 5¢ a dozen in our part of Canada, a trapper fared at least as well as anybody else.
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Ted Updike, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2025
Going the other way, a $1.75 U.S. bushel of corn would have been 3.52 deutschmarks in January 1981, but 5.55 deutschmarks in 1985.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
The same person that might be able to spend money on a bushel of picturesque apples from the farmers market, Goodspeed said, might also have the disposable income to spend $2,000 on a luxury bag.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
With bright, fresh flavors of lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and a bushel of fresh herbs, this salmon marinade is simple but well-rounded.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
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Ted Updike, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2025
Going the other way, a $1.75 U.S. bushel of corn would have been 3.52 deutschmarks in January 1981, but 5.55 deutschmarks in 1985.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
The same person that might be able to spend money on a bushel of picturesque apples from the farmers market, Goodspeed said, might also have the disposable income to spend $2,000 on a luxury bag.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
With bright, fresh flavors of lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and a bushel of fresh herbs, this salmon marinade is simple but well-rounded.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bushel
Noun
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While there wasn’t a ton of movement from the Blackhawks this offseason, the youngins on this roster make the team unpredictable going into the fall.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Following a first season of twists and turns (and a ton of points allowed), Canales and his crew are hoping to see improved returns from Ejiro Evero’s defense in 2025.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In videos from the scene, police officers are seen restraining people on the ground and making arrests as dozens of people march across the bridge from Cincinnati.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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If President Donald Trump moves forward with plans to reinstate broad tariffs on dozens of countries in August, and follows through on additional threats, prices could climb even further.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
Noun
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With a slew of new boutique hotels popping up along cobblestone streets, let Plaza Colón-facing Alma San Juan be at the top of your list.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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What followed was predictable: a slew of commentary, hot takes, and countless memes.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Videos have been spreading on social media platforms that appear to show a plethora of animals, such as herds of bison, elk, mountain lions and grizzly bears, are leaving the nation's oldest national park in large quantities.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
17 July 2025
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Lee’s first foray into the Rhône and Rhône varieties, Etienne Essen is made in extremely small quantities, and Coronati’s total volume is even smaller: Just 2,400 bottles of Essen and 1,200 of Coronati were made from the 2023 harvest.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The fluffy 2-inch pile height is soft and plush but can be easily spot cleaned with a damp cloth.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Boogie, a petty thief surrounded by piles of loot, pointed us toward a set of stairwells back in Red’s building.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Seeing a bike race in person, seeing the riders, asking for autographs — my parents still have a jersey that was signed by a bunch of people — and that was a pivotal moment.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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From hiring Mike Vrabel to be their new head coach to a bunch of aggressive roster moves to improve, the Patriots are looking to take a jump back into playoff contention.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Noun
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No unwieldy chocolate chunks, overwhelming ripples, or unpleasantly gritty, grainy bits of chocolate.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 July 2025
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Until that changes, a large chunk will continue to seek their soccer elsewhere.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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“Bushel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bushel. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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