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
Since the initial rate hike in 2022, the price of gold has skyrocketed, increasing by more than 150% to hit a record-breaking $5,000 per troy ounce last month.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The bottom line At a spot price of around $5,073 per troy ounce, gold works out to roughly $163 per gram — but that's just the starting point.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Most ground kava is about $2-$6 per ounce, while a box of tea bags is usually $5-$10.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead, the drone — made especially for these Olympics and weighing less than nine ounces, half the size of a typical racing drone — follows closely enough behind to give viewers a new angle.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The bottom line At a spot price of around $5,073 per troy ounce, gold works out to roughly $163 per gram — but that's just the starting point.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Most ground kava is about $2-$6 per ounce, while a box of tea bags is usually $5-$10.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Instead, the drone — made especially for these Olympics and weighing less than nine ounces, half the size of a typical racing drone — follows closely enough behind to give viewers a new angle.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounce
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Here’s a guy who dominates on the field every Sunday talking openly about love, poetry and the person who inspires him most, without a shred of self-consciousness.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the detective on his tail (Motsi Tekateka) never confronts him with a shred of evidence.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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The novel is famously austere, with mere glimmers of physical intimacy.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some believe the ouster of strongman leader Nicolás Maduro offers a glimmer of hope for rebuilding institutions and guaranteeing citizens’ rights.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Tiny beads of blood had seeped out and dried into tiny specks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here indeed was a dense speck of wilderness under preserve.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Turn them over; repeat brushing with olive oil and sprinkling seasonings.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Ever, a classic americano with Better Buzz’s signature creamy vanilla, finished with strawberry rose cold foam, beautiful rose petals and a sprinkling of sugar.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The current reality of AI and white-collar work However, as AI experts hypothesize about when, and if, AI will disrupt white-collar work, the technology thus far has made only a small splash in professional services.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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When reheating, add a splash of milk or water and stir well to restore its creamy texture.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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Fans are buzzing about an Act III album release date, every potential hint will be fully examined—and that includes her nails!—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Their hardware not only adds a hint of shine to the monochromatic outfit but also keeps the outfit fresh and unexpected.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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With the margarita, that little bit of extra kick creates a perfect pairing.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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Olive salad adds punchy, bold flavor while chewy bits of salami add smoky, savory notes to each bite.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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There are a host of other things available to entertain your littles, tweens, and teens around town, including The Butterfly Conservatory, Eco-Discovery Center, Shipwreck Museum, and Truman Waterfront Park’s splash pad.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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More than half of littles were developmentally ready for kindergarten.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Ounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounce. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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