1
: having a specified size or bulk
—usually used in combination
a small-sized house
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size
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Dinosaurs is a 10-acre outdoor attraction featuring more than 40 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, along with walking trails, live shows and interactive exhibits.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
By the park’s main entrance, staff were handing out bite-sized pieces of Dollywood’s famous cinnamon bread, while the Corey Zink and Company bluegrass band played near the Dollywood Express Train Depot.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Spanning more than 63,000 square feet—substantially larger than the White House—the main residence features numerous entertaining spaces, including a grand salon, intimate lounges, a billiards room with a bar, and a ballroom-sized game room with a starry-sky ceiling.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The chemical proves toxic at concentrations as low as 62 parts per trillion — equivalent to one drop in six Olympic-sized swimming pools.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
By the park’s main entrance, staff were handing out bite-sized pieces of Dollywood’s famous cinnamon bread, while the Corey Zink and Company bluegrass band played near the Dollywood Express Train Depot.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Spanning more than 63,000 square feet—substantially larger than the White House—the main residence features numerous entertaining spaces, including a grand salon, intimate lounges, a billiards room with a bar, and a ballroom-sized game room with a starry-sky ceiling.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
The chemical proves toxic at concentrations as low as 62 parts per trillion — equivalent to one drop in six Olympic-sized swimming pools.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Sized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sized. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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sized
adjective
ˈsīzd 
ˌsīzd
1
: having a specified size
small-sized
2
: arranged or adjusted according to size
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