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noun

  • A unit of weight equivalent to 2,000 pounds.

adverb

  • A great deal; a very large amount or to a great extent.

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Kristie Frederick Daugherty, a Swiftie, poet and author, says Swift-centric forums she's part of across Facebook, Instagram, Substack and Reddit feature fans showing "a ton of respect for the privacy that she's wanting".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Setting aside the conspiratorial premise, the “many” in Pratt’s assertion is doing a ton of work.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

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  • a boatload
  • a gazillion
  • for days

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  • basically zero
  • a whisper of
  • a smidgen
  • a fraction
  • a drop in the bucket

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