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
For just $5, customers can secure up to 400 ounces of popcorn, the theater shared on its site.
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Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Along with seasonal vegetables and light seafood bites including tuna poke and hamachi and passionfruit crudo, Ember & Vine will also offer 16 self-serve wine dispensers where diners can fill their glasses with 3- and 9-ounce pours.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Anyone who can down a 72-ounce steak plus all the sides in an hour gets the meal free.
—Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
The answer was white creme de cacao, just at a scant quarter ounce, that brought the depth that united the herbal liqueurs and rounded their sharp edges.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Along with seasonal vegetables and light seafood bites including tuna poke and hamachi and passionfruit crudo, Ember & Vine will also offer 16 self-serve wine dispensers where diners can fill their glasses with 3- and 9-ounce pours.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Anyone who can down a 72-ounce steak plus all the sides in an hour gets the meal free.
—Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
The answer was white creme de cacao, just at a scant quarter ounce, that brought the depth that united the herbal liqueurs and rounded their sharp edges.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounce
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My search proved fruitful, so below you’ll find my top picks, including an air fryer that saves counterspace, a set of six dishcloths for $24, and a chopping gadget that also slices, grates, and shreds.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
27 Dec. 2025
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Shred It For Packaging Turn used wrapping paper into pretty paper shreds for future gifts.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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That’s when Niue’s glimmer of a tourist season, which coincides with winter in the Southern Hemisphere, springs into high gear.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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The good news, however, is that the agreement offers a glimmer of hope for users who want TikTok to stay for good.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Dec. 2025
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These black specks show up each autumn, congregating on my screens and windowsill, and complicating my desire to open the window on a pleasant day.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
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The vacuum is dedicated to getting even the tiniest specks of dirt, circling back two or three times until the area is spotless.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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For balanced nutrition, combining both, like sprinkling almonds on oatmeal, offers the best of both worlds.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Be sure to finish the dish with a good sprinkling of powdered sugar.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
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Atlas is also built to withstand harsh conditions, operating reliably in temperatures from -4°F to 104°F, and is waterproofed to protect it from splashes on factory floors.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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The first round of the International Tennis Federation’s W35 tournament, played on a clay court in Nairobi, Kenya, wouldn’t normally make much of a splash in the tennis world, but millions of people have now seen what transpired over 37 excruciating minutes in the capital.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Players can provide hints or hold fast but will end up pissing the duo off either way.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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This burgundy option brings a hint of holiday cheer while looking sophisticated.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Like so many other bits of Times coverage, the whole of the piece is structured as an orchestrated encounter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lyon’s magnetism touches the entire cast, but her bits with both Killam’s Boone and Chenoweth’s Tammy really leap off the screen.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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Help littles understand the concept of gratitude and paying it forward in a fun way.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
25 Dec. 2025
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“Ounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounce. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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