as in quantities
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter
is this small amount of food supposed to feed the whole hockey team?
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Recent Examples of amounts
Total rainfall amounts could be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although higher amounts are possible with thunderstorms.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Administrative errors or outdated income information can also lead to incorrect withholding amounts, which may temporarily increase what's taken until corrected.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Those credit card companies and financial institutions currently charge retailers based on total transaction amounts, including goods, taxes and tips.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Silver coins are government-issued, easier to sell in small amounts, but have higher premiums.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
As low-power electronics improve, devices that run on small amounts of ambient energy could become more common.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
During his tenure, Hungary slid down rankings on democracy and corruption indices; reports suggest that vast amounts in state funds ended up in Orbán allies’ hands.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
In the 2018 and 2022 transactions, the deals were financed by heavy amounts of debt that inevitably wound up putting pressure on the company.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Areas to the south, from downtown San Antonio and into southern and western Bexar County, will experience much lower rainfall amounts.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2026
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Administrative errors or outdated income information can also lead to incorrect withholding amounts, which may temporarily increase what's taken until corrected.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Those credit card companies and financial institutions currently charge retailers based on total transaction amounts, including goods, taxes and tips.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Silver coins are government-issued, easier to sell in small amounts, but have higher premiums.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
As low-power electronics improve, devices that run on small amounts of ambient energy could become more common.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
During his tenure, Hungary slid down rankings on democracy and corruption indices; reports suggest that vast amounts in state funds ended up in Orbán allies’ hands.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
In the 2018 and 2022 transactions, the deals were financed by heavy amounts of debt that inevitably wound up putting pressure on the company.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Areas to the south, from downtown San Antonio and into southern and western Bexar County, will experience much lower rainfall amounts.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amounts
quantities
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The machine was designed in the 1980s as an affordable way for schools and offices to print large quantities of materials quickly.—
Muriel Vega,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Despite Black Friday–style lines, limited quantities, and resellers charging exorbitant prices, the tote has become a must‑have staple, with fans lining up for each new release.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Amounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amounts. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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