as in dimension
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
we worried that the immense size of the sofa would make getting it through the doorway impossible
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as in glue
a substance used to stick things together
coated the fabric with size before applying it to the wall
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Recent Examples of size
Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The size of the Oilers foundation’s raffle expanded dramatically about six years ago.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Additionally, his large body size still gave him easy access to many productive fishing spots.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
Taken in the third round, the receiver offers a unique blend of size and speed.
—Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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The collection, all priced under $250, is available in sizes XS to 4X and will be fully available for purchase starting May 6.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The size of the Oilers foundation’s raffle expanded dramatically about six years ago.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Additionally, his large body size still gave him easy access to many productive fishing spots.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
Taken in the third round, the receiver offers a unique blend of size and speed.
—Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Size.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/size. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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