How to Use to size in a Sentence

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Definition of to sizenext
  • And ice came from a 50-pound block, cleaved to order and chipped to size.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2024
  • In terms of sizing, these were one of the few dress shoes that were true to size.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The shorts come in standard sizes as well as plus sizes up to size 39.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 6 June 2023
  • However, the flip-flops run true to size and the footbed and straps should mold to the shape of your foot over time.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2023
  • These shoes fit true to size and are shockingly durable for the price.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Men's Health, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Tokyo hotel, there’s already a new kid on the block to size up.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2023
  • With the spool removed and string cut to size, the next step is to begin wrapping the string onto the spool.
    — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2022
  • No need for a tale-of-the-tape comparison to size up this matchup.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
  • For a fit closer to the body, it's recommended by the brand to size down.
    — Tanisha Pina, Peoplemag, 29 Oct. 2023
  • True to size, get the gold belt and earrings to add extra dazzle.
    — Amel Mukhtar, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Runs true to size but possibly a tiny bit on the larger side.
    — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Dec. 2022
  • What to Consider These run large — be sure to size down for a boyfriend fit that won’t slide off.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The form-fitting crew socks run true to size from S to XL and come in five color options.
    — Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2023
  • More than 150 foresters fanned out to size up each property.
    — Ryan Dezember, WSJ, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Check the product details to find out if the shirt runs true to size or is designed to fit loosely.
    — L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The quarter-zip comes in sizes XS to XL, and reviews are split on whether to size up or down or order true to size.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Voters will have two years to size her up and decide before Newsom is termed out at the end of 2026.
    — George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The adhesive backing and ability to bend, curve, and cut to size makes this strip easy to set up.
    — Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Dee adds that these skates tend to be narrow and advises anyone with wide feet to size up.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Wrap white duct tape around a red pool noodle cut to size to mimic a paper straw design.
    — Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 30 July 2023
  • In addition to size on many rooms, some people are getting 10 weeks to write the entire show.
    — Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 June 2023
  • Reviewers claim this body-hugging tank runs true to size and is versatile enough to wear out of the house or as loungewear.
    — Rachel Dube, Peoplemag, 25 July 2023
  • Choose from three flattering colors, which run true to size.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 15 Aug. 2023
  • The bag was true to form (though not true to size) with a golden shell-like casing and silver crystals to mimic the cream filling.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
  • After the screen was painted to match the chairs, Eddie backed it with thin wood boards cut to size and painted a contrasting coral.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
  • While plenty of five-star reviewers can’t get enough of this bra, some reviewers have found that the fit is not true to size.
    — Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Place the tube lengthwise in the center of the paper and cut to size if necessary, leaving an equal amount on either side.
    — Paula Sutton, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2023
  • The attachment comes with a food pusher that can handle small and large fruits and vegetables or blocks of cheese that are cut to size.
    — Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2024
  • This breezy cotton dress comes in seven colors—including black, white, red, navy, and green—and goes up to size XXXL.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2023
  • In most regions, this means planting in the heat of August to give your crops time to size up while growing conditions are still good.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 26 July 2023

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