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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
The Cleveland Guardians are not known for putting up a ton of runs. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Training these paths at 1/32 scale lets engineers validate AI’s spatial reasoning before deploying instructions to a real, 50-ton machine. — Ronald Bisio, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 This autumn, a ton of games are dropping before November when Grand Theft Auto VI’s console release hogs the rest of the year. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026 There will be nights when someone gets a ton of shots and someone gets very few. — ABC News, 13 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
  • The deck replacement is necessary because traffic loads on the span have become increasingly heavy, and salt air has eroded bridge materials.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • According to Formlabs, this improves strength, toughness, heat resistance, and resistance to gradual deformation under sustained loads, while producing a harder, less tacky surface.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 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
  • To profile their activity in patients with SCLC, the researchers analyzed tumor samples and non-affected biopsies from a dozen patients using single-cell RNA sequencing and immunophenotyping.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Coming from at least three continents, the cast comprises a dozen players, most of whom have collaborated with Ambarchi or appeared on his excellent label, Black Truffle.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of dozen
Noun
  • The asymmetrical hemline of the sweater is right on trend and makes the whole look feel much more intentional, while the slouchy silhouette still looks polished enough for a coffee run after landing.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Both trends held true, although barely, as the Hurricanes needed two overtimes to survive another upset bid on a day filled with chaotic finishes and upsets.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of trend
Noun
  • That’s the colloquial name for the Salkin House, an 1,100-square-foot dwelling perched on a hillside lot, built for violist Jules Salkin in 1948 by John Lautner, the famed midcentury modern architect.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Just up the street, an even bigger new house on a small lot sold last year for more than $2 million.
    — Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of lot
Noun
  • Matt Van Horn, an entrepreneur who co-founded the ridesharing service that became Lyft, has been tinkering with agents since the craze started late last year.
    — Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Randy Marsh, Stan’s ever-adventurous father, decides to check out the looksmaxxing craze and has his face rated by users.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of craze
Noun
  • Starring alongside Amell is a slew of objectively hot influencers and models plucked straight off the TikTok FYP, including Noah Beck, Olivia Dunne, and Brooks Nader.
    — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Indeed, this wasn’t the only episode that featured the messy, minimalist hairstyle; the look was favored across the six-season show, which premiered in 2007, and seen on a slew of characters.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of slew
Noun
  • Zelensky does not appear to be in a rush to hold elections and the public has shown little enthusiasm for heading to the polls as bombs fly overhead.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The strongman is failing, even as the opposition struggles to inspire a great deal of conviction and enthusiasm.
    — Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm

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