How to Use to size in a Sentence

to size

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Definition of to sizenext
  • The sweater fits true to size and comes in sizes S through XXL.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 26 June 2024
  • 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
  • An astrologer shares what to size, color, and shape to look for at the patch.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • To install, use the Velcro to size it to your window then suction the curtain to the glass.
    — Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Your just buy the 8 foot sheet panels and use an Exacto knife to cut to size.
    — Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2024
  • 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
  • These run true to size, so there’s no guesswork when shopping.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
  • 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
  • And no need to size up like other styles since they’re designed to be extra roomy.
    — Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
  • 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
  • These fit true to size and come in four different colors.
    — Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2024
  • 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
  • One way to combat this problem is to size up or down, but the solution isn’t foolproof.
    — Samantha Sutton, StyleCaster, 12 July 2024
  • Tie a size 4 to size 2 octopus hook to the tag end of the fluro and then hook a small soft plastic baitfish or leech, such as a Tiny Fluke or a Slug-Go, through its head.
    — Kubie Brown, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024

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