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
In fact, our team of shoe experts and gym rats honed in on five budget gym sneakers that clock in at under $200 (sometimes even reaching $60 levels when on sale), without sacrificing an ounce of their technical prowess.
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Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Though her vibe has shifted dramatically over the years, Hadid hasn’t sacrificed an ounce of style.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Anniston Gage Jensen was born on March 4, 2026, weighing 6 pounds, 1 ounce.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
How To Pull This Recipe Together After the aforementioned bacon crisping and onion sautéing, grab four (15-ounce) cans of pork and beans in tomato sauce and give them a good drain.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
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Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Though her vibe has shifted dramatically over the years, Hadid hasn’t sacrificed an ounce of style.
—Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 28 May 2026
Anniston Gage Jensen was born on March 4, 2026, weighing 6 pounds, 1 ounce.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
How To Pull This Recipe Together After the aforementioned bacon crisping and onion sautéing, grab four (15-ounce) cans of pork and beans in tomato sauce and give them a good drain.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 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
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Shahzad removed Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 19 to give Pakistan a glimmer of hope to get back into the game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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But ultimately, what should fans take from the moving yet sorrowful final chapter, which is punctuated with a glimmer of hope and possibly the breath of life for its central characters?—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
15 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
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As in Kourliandski’s quartet, specks and splatters of sound are interspersed with silences.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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This one is extra delicious served chilled with just a sprinkling of sea salt.—
Joanna Sciarrino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper and a sprinkling of about 1/4 of the battuto plus a small drizzle of olive oil.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
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The calming design from Japanese architect Kengo Kuma instils a sense of peace, complemented by the villas’ light wood and white color scheme that’s daubed with splashes of ocean blues.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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After all, Kazakhstan is back in town and ready to make a splash.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
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The palate is chewy and flavorful, with caramel, toffee, peanut brittle, cinnamon, clove, and hints of dark cherry and orange peel.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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There is even, perhaps, a hint of incestuous desire.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Maybe get him in motion a little bit more.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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There was always a little bit of John in each one of his performances.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 May 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 1 Jun. 2026.
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