1
as in loads
a considerable amount I wish you quantities of happiness in the New Year

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2
as in amount
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter they prepared a huge quantity of mashed potatoes for the feast

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Recent Examples of quantity They are rarely acquired in large quantities by wholesalers or public display companies, said Charley Weeth, a fireworks industry consultant. Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025 Additional increases in the quantity and quality of weapons sent to Ukraine would underpin that message and would have a better chance than anything else of persuading Putin to replace fake negotiations with the real thing. The Editors, National Review, 11 July 2025 From watershed preservation to infrastructure upgrades, the pair’s conversation dives into the strategic steps being taken to secure water quality and quantity for future generations. arkansasonline.com, 11 July 2025 There is more to Gibbs-White’s game than just quantity of output; his energy, leadership and positivity on the ball have endeared him to Forest fans. Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for quantity
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Noun
  • Feed your systems large amounts of representative samples for optimal results.
    Laurent Charpentier, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
  • The models use blower parts to push an enormous amount of air up a small pipe, through a chopper and out the horn.
    Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • While opting for the white colorway will offer coastal appeal, like the brand’s Loire headboard, this one has tons of fabric options to personalize its design to match your aesthetic.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • No unwieldy chocolate chunks, overwhelming ripples, or unpleasantly gritty, grainy bits of chocolate.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2025
  • The tender chunks of chicken, perfectly cooked rice and sweet carrot swam in a savory broth that was flavorful yet light.
    Evan Moore July 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • Add a pop of color to outdoor spaces or warm up your living room with our 10 favorite rug deals at Wayfair’s sale, starting at just $18.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
  • Boston could try to land a star prospect or two from a contending team in a deal for Chapman.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Noun
  • On a reef hopping cruise there’s also the opportunity to snorkel with an abundance of sea life—look for those unicorn fish!
    Johanna Read, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • Soft sunlight filtered through the trees, and nature seemed content as the season of abundance had arrived.
    Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • Beyond the Full Moon Dinner Series, the Omni Mount Washington Resort also offers a wealth of other activities that are perfect for a full immersion into the beauty of the White Mountains.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
  • There's a wealth of options these days, from little soft-sided coolers perfect for a day trip to heavy-duty, high-performance wheeled coolers with ice retention times that seem to defy the sun—like our top pick, the Yeti Tundra Haul ($450).
    Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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

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“Quantity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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