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
Rhino was the last of the 17, Rhino was one in a trillion the sweetest cat ever never had an ounce of mean in him, always purring and making the cutest sounds.
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Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2025
For a flavor-rich alcohol-free option, mix 6 ounces of club soda with 1 ounce each fruit pickling liquid and simple syrup.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
This coffee maker brews multiple sizes, can be programmed up to 24 hours in advance and holds 60 ounces of water.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
The measure would allow adults to possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis, including up to 15 grams of marijuana concentrates.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
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Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2025
For a flavor-rich alcohol-free option, mix 6 ounces of club soda with 1 ounce each fruit pickling liquid and simple syrup.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
This coffee maker brews multiple sizes, can be programmed up to 24 hours in advance and holds 60 ounces of water.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
The measure would allow adults to possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis, including up to 15 grams of marijuana concentrates.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounce
Noun
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The secret payout was wrong and eliminated any shred of trust.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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This is because pre-shredded varieties contain anti-caking agents and preservatives, which help the shreds stay separated but also affect the cheese's flavor and texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
Noun
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For those affected by this rare, incurable condition, the move was seen as an outrageous denial of their right to weigh the drug’s risks and benefits for themselves, and an extinguishing of what had been at least a glimmer of hope.—
Benjamin Mazer,
The Atlantic,
31 July 2025
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While this may appear to be a grim outlook for rental housing in the U.S., there is a small glimmer of hope.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
25 July 2025
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As reported, the brand won’t stage a runway show until March 2026, with the September presentation intended more as a reminder of Gucci’s foundations, to be accompanied by a sprinkling of see now, buy now products in stores.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
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There’s something about the 1960s cultural aesthetics and hyper-realism to the sci-fi and action sequences that reminds me of the movie The Right Stuff crossed with a heavy dash of Interstellar and an aesthetic sprinkling of the streaming series Fallout.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Making that kind of a splash move would indicate that Houston would prefer to keep Durant around long-term.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Much like a regular playground, there are no staff supervising the splash park, according to Wooten.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ambivalence means a look of cool, ironic detachment which would doubtless work very well in that away strip; lime green with a hint of no f***s given.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Blending sweet, lemony, and earthy aromas with a hint of vanilla, this flavorful option is a great choice to share with a friend at the end of a night out.—
Emily Earlenbaugh,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The recipe for bulldog gravy originated in Appalachian coal mining communities, rooted in kitchens where resourceful cooks knew how to wrest every speck of flavor from humble ingredients.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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His eyes gleamed, without a single speck of jealousy.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 July 2025
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The games don't matter but have some pride in the performance at least a LITTLE bit.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Adding a little bit of playfulness and spontaneity into every conversation also makes space for laughter and even intimacy.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Biden White House’s lack of focus on speeding the permit process meant his administration ended with precious little to show for the whole-of-government approach that failed to address this key element.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Yet the inevitability of aging does little to make the housing system friendlier to the disabled or the elderly.—
Jessica Slice,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
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“Ounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounce. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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