as in shred
a very small amount
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
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Recent Examples of ounce
The sandals are only three ounces and totally worth the small bit of space in your suitcase.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
But why would such a beautiful and young girl spend one ounce engaging romantically with a stranger who could easily be her father?
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The cases—which include 30, 12-ounce cans—includes Lime, Lemon, and Blood Orange Tangerine flavors for just under $19.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
The smallest of the mesh cubes weighs only 1 ounce, and its Powernet nylon stretch mesh material means it can be folded or squished down to fit in a pocket when not in use.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 26 May 2026
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
But why would such a beautiful and young girl spend one ounce engaging romantically with a stranger who could easily be her father?
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The cases—which include 30, 12-ounce cans—includes Lime, Lemon, and Blood Orange Tangerine flavors for just under $19.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
The smallest of the mesh cubes weighs only 1 ounce, and its Powernet nylon stretch mesh material means it can be folded or squished down to fit in a pocket when not in use.
—Kat Merck, Wired News, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounce
Noun
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Angie is made more complex inside a later version, who is bruised and angry, ready to rip any and everyone to shreds.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The camera locks Henri in its sights, catching his every empty boast and complicit deed as Hitler’s Final Solution looms, and offering nary a shred of redemption or reassurance.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Collapsing floor There have been glimmers of a reset among some startups this year.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Wearing pieces with a bit of glimmer from diamonds wouldn't hurt, either.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Most astronomers now agree that each of these minuscule crimson specks—which bear a striking resemblance to enormous, faraway stars—actually has a burgeoning black hole at its center.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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There are blue spots, specks, scratches, flares, and bits of crud in almost ALL of the Apollo photos.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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For Paish, this typically means seasoning with salt shortly before cooking and sprinkling finishing salt between slicing and serving.—
Laura Manzano,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
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Wait until about an hour after sunset and use binoculars or a wide-field telescope at low magnification to detect big Messier 44, the Beehive Cluster, as a faint sprinkling of stars less than a degree to the lower left of Venus, a lovely sight.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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From catching perfect waves to windsurfing at El Medano, along with year-round scuba diving at sites like La Catedralkay and aking in Los Gigantes, Tenerife is the prime destination for travelers looking to make a splash during their trip.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Marble makes quite the splash in this midcentury Houston home from Mary Patton Design.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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The gold bar could be found after any clue, organizers said, with additional hints being released throughout the summer, gradually making the location of the gold easier to identify.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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There was just a hint of fog, which would thicken a little toward dawn.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Noun
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In Cawker City, population 465, the twine ball is a symbol of community—a collective commitment to the bit.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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A little bit of the all-or-nothing from him.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Adults might opt for spa treatments and relaxing in an above-water cabin but littles can spend the day snorkeling or heading of to supervised activities on the resort.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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After all, most of us just want a peaceful day sans responsibilities, handmade cards from our littles, and quality time together.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Ounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounce. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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