1
as in loads
a considerable amount
we can only make money if we sell our goods in volume
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2
as in amounts
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter
produces great volumes of work each day
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as in books
a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction
reissued the trilogy in a single volume
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as in capacities
the largest number or amount that something can hold
state the barrel's volume in terms of gallons
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Recent Examples of volumes
Palm Jebel Ali ranked second only to Palm Jumeirah in luxury transaction volumes last year.
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Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In practice, those systems are not ready for the volumes EPR will generate.
—Jessica Binns, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
In an afternoon of little statement moments for the Avs, that one spoke volumes.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Several of those vehicles burn massive amounts of extremely expensive fuel and release giant volumes of carbon dioxide.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
But there are countless others the Panthers didn’t acquire — and that can speak volumes about how the franchise feels about the state of those respective position groups.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2026
His first collection, Death of a Naturalist, was published by Faber and Faber in 1966 and was followed by eleven other volumes of poetry, as well as collections of literary criticism, anthologies, translations, and verse plays.
—Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
His resignation came without compensation, but that it was accepted so readily by Sunderland fans spoke volumes of their miserable time together.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
This spring, our 44th anniversary of publishing, there are 399 volumes in the series and over thirteen million books in print.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
In practice, those systems are not ready for the volumes EPR will generate.
—Jessica Binns, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
In an afternoon of little statement moments for the Avs, that one spoke volumes.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
Several of those vehicles burn massive amounts of extremely expensive fuel and release giant volumes of carbon dioxide.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
But there are countless others the Panthers didn’t acquire — and that can speak volumes about how the franchise feels about the state of those respective position groups.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2026
His first collection, Death of a Naturalist, was published by Faber and Faber in 1966 and was followed by eleven other volumes of poetry, as well as collections of literary criticism, anthologies, translations, and verse plays.
—Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
His resignation came without compensation, but that it was accepted so readily by Sunderland fans spoke volumes of their miserable time together.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
This spring, our 44th anniversary of publishing, there are 399 volumes in the series and over thirteen million books in print.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volumes
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Engineers can simulate movements, loads, and environmental conditions before real deployment.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, there are moments of reprieve between loads of clothes, sheets, and towels.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Total rainfall amounts could be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, although higher amounts are possible with thunderstorms.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
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Since May 1996, a group of neighbors has met almost every month to talk about books.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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There are also samples of children’s programs from the 1800s and early 1900s, as well as small leather school attendance books that were handwritten by the founders of the church.—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The pact also calls for strengthening operational capacities of the Haiti National Police and Armed Forces of Haiti, defining cooperation protocols with the Gang Suppression Force and the reactivation of the National Commission for Disarmament, Dismantlement and Reintegration.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Some of the capacities cited may also represent theoretical potential or systems that are not consistently operating at full scale.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Amazon Leo 5, which launched on April 4, boosted that number to 29 and set a new record for the heaviest payload ever flown by an Atlas V in the process — 18 tons.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Broward generates 5 million tons of garbage annually, or 20,000 pounds per minute.—
Mike Ryan,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
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An engine defect grounded dozens of its planes.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Photograph courtesy 2025 Adama Films / Shochiku Yasujirō Ozu, who made dozens of masterworks from the nineteen-thirties through the early sixties, is among the most misunderstood of great directors.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Night after night after closing his Boyle Heights bicycle shop, Reyes brought his equipment down the long, dark corridor leading to the bikes — initially about 280 of them — that were tossed in piles over the years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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An hour later, the device designed to plunge as deep as 4,000 meters is gliding over piles of round pitchers on the sea floor.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Volumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volumes. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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