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noun (1)

ˈtən How to pronounce ton (audio)
Definition of tonnext
as in loads
a considerable amount I received a ton of advice on the problem—all of it unsolicited

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noun (2)

ˈtōⁿ How to pronounce ton (audio)
as in latest
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time granite countertops became all the ton in kitchen decor

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Recent Examples of ton
Noun
In just three years, Haywire has played more shows than most bands ever will, including tons of DIY gigs and a tour with the Dropkick Murphys earlier this year. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026 Speaking of film—There’s a ton of strong interiority in Fail Sons. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026 Under that gorgeous screen, the watch is packed with 32GB of storage, tons of sports modes to track your activities, and a myriad of other metrics, including overall stamina, sleep, VO2 max, recovery insights, and even wrist power. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026 The 403-kilometer network will carry 16 million tons a year of phosphate and potash, used in fertilizers, from mines to the Port of Aqaba. — Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ton
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ton
  1. loads
  2. latest
  3. dozen
  4. trend
  5. lot
  6. craze
  7. slew
  8. enthusiasm
Noun
  • And some manage the difficult trick of tasting like fall without giving off loads of scented-candle energy.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • PlusAI uses sand to simulate the loads its trailers must carry to support research and development testing, as carrying the material closely mimics real freight conditions.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Definition of latest
Noun
  • Israeli strikes in northern and southern Gaza killed three Palestinians and wounded at least a dozen others, according to health officials at Gaza hospitals.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • What started as a few dozen brand-name drugs now includes a catalog of more than 800 brand-name and generic medications, offering discounts on everything from popular weight loss drugs to treatments for cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.
    — Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of dozen
Noun
  • Anderson’s confrontation is part of a growing trend of actors voicing their concerns to theatergoers.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Most European countries have seen similar trends; but most have not seen this translate into higher health benefit claims.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of trend
Noun
  • There is a staff meeting set on the Warners lot today, and a meeting with the press later on.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Since the first film opened in summer 2007, the franchise has become of the biggest properties on the Paramount lot.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of lot
Noun
  • ICOs were the dominant crypto craze of the late 2010s, creating the capital that eventually went into decentralized finance (crypto’s version of what happens on Wall Street) and the booming NFT market.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Amid the ongoing loafer craze, the brand, best known for its men’s offering, is ready to court more women with its collection of comfortable classics.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles have pursued a slew of criminal cases against protesters involved in those demonstrations, though many of the cases have been dismissed, reduced to misdemeanor charges or rejected by grand juries.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The sets also each come with a presentation box with a slew of accessories in their respective colorways, including a loupe, a travel pouch, and a cardholder.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of slew
Noun
  • Spending has been helped by a strong stock market, which reflects enthusiasm over the prospects for artificial intelligence and which enriches wealthy investors and gives them more money to buy things with.
    — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • That level of enthusiasm underscores the power of personal agents and the promise that consumers and office workers will be able to use the technology to book travel, pay bills, respond to emails and perform many more tasks.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm

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