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tons
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tons, dozens, heaps, lots, piles, scores, stacks, loads, rafts, slews, wads, oodles, gobs, scads, lashingsnoun
a large number or amount
"made lots of new friends"; "she amassed stacks of newspapers"
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tonsnoun
A lot; a large quantity (of something).
I have tons of pens, but none of them work.
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A ton is a unit of measurement, often used to measure mass or weight, especially in relation to large quantities or heavy objects. Its definition can vary depending on the context. In the United States, a ton is commonly defined as 2,000 pounds (approximately 907.19 kg). This is often referred to as a short ton. Meanwhile, outside of the U.S., a ton is typically defined as 1,000 kilograms (2,204.62 pounds). This metric ton is also known as a "tonne." Another measurement is the long ton, used mainly in the UK, which is 2,240 pounds (approximately 1,016.05 kg).
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tons in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tons in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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When I initially saw Chrissy Teigen make these comments I could tell Chrissy Teigen was Chrissy Teigen and model. [ At the time ] I just thought it was only with me and I ignored Chrissy Teigen because I don't behave like that. Now I see it's tons and tons of people. It really bothers me right now.
It's exciting and it's scary, because millions of cars will come and there's tons of data going to be produced.
It was probably 10 or 15 seconds of rocking back and forth and tons of noise, and then we came to a stop. Really we didn't know what was going on for a couple of minutes.
Some ran towards the building; some stayed back with people running out, there was tons of people running out of the club. I grabbed my assault rifle and ran toward the club. At this point, the shooter is still actively shooting inside.
It’s heartbreaking, i have seen tons of rising anxiety in both my children due to constant masking.
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