as in specks
a very small amount
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
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Recent Examples of ounces
Professional angler Cole Huskins of Gastonia won the recent Turtlebox Bassmaster Open on the lake with a three-day total catch of 47 pounds, 14 ounces.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2026
Nunley’s fish weighed in at a staggering 15 pounds, 7 1/2 ounces and measured 27 7/8 inches long, officially breaking a state record that had stood for more than 11 years.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
While hydration needs vary by person, a useful guidepost is to aim for at least half of your body weight in ounces per day.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
The vessel holds 24 ounces of liquid and is sold at four locations on the main concourse.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Working with 1/3 cup (about 1 1/3 ounces) of cheese at a time, press tightly into a firm ball (about 1-inch in diameter).
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Each glass votive has a blue and white tye-dye pattern, and holds up to 15 ounces of BiteFighter Torch Fuel, BiteFighter Clean Burn Torch Fuel, or Tiki brand Citronella Torch Fuel.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Zairah now weighs 7 pounds, 10 ounces.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
That specimen, which was uncovered in Alaska, is 100 ounces lighter.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2026
Nunley’s fish weighed in at a staggering 15 pounds, 7 1/2 ounces and measured 27 7/8 inches long, officially breaking a state record that had stood for more than 11 years.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
While hydration needs vary by person, a useful guidepost is to aim for at least half of your body weight in ounces per day.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 13 May 2026
The vessel holds 24 ounces of liquid and is sold at four locations on the main concourse.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Working with 1/3 cup (about 1 1/3 ounces) of cheese at a time, press tightly into a firm ball (about 1-inch in diameter).
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Each glass votive has a blue and white tye-dye pattern, and holds up to 15 ounces of BiteFighter Torch Fuel, BiteFighter Clean Burn Torch Fuel, or Tiki brand Citronella Torch Fuel.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Zairah now weighs 7 pounds, 10 ounces.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
That specimen, which was uncovered in Alaska, is 100 ounces lighter.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounces
Noun
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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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Their faces lost distinction, their bodies smaller and smaller and then only specks in the overvoid.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The show combines nontraditional percussion, marshmallows, paint splashes, plumbing, black lights and streaming streamers.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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You’ll be thrown around in your seat, which moves in sync with the action, along with thumps in the back, splashes of water, blasts of air, smoke, and flashes of light.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
Noun
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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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And for all the effort to read between the lines, to connect the dots between moves and motivations, the truth is the Valkyries have given little away about what comes next.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In between shout-outs from the crowd, Colbert played it straight, rattling off jokes about the day’s headlines, revealing one last First Draft, and sharing shrewd bits of history about The Ed Sullivan Theater.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Big shot guests popped up in the studio audience, including the actors Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, and Ryan Reynolds, who did a few bits and pattered about the host going off air; Colbert moved through the usual jokes about the day’s news.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
Noun
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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While math achievement saw a rebound after the pandemic, reading continued to decline through 2024, with 2025 offering glimmers of a turnaround, the report said.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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The Melissa is a slightly wider shape for more coverage and balance on longer or wider faces, with a chunky gold hinge that glimmers in the sun.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
Noun
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During what was billed as the Steel Topping Out ceremony at new Nissan Stadium in November, Goodell was very complimentary of the franchise's facility, and even dropped hints that a Super Bowl could be headed to Nashville someday.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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This House primary in Pennsylvania is giving hints about where the national Democratic Party is headed.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Thoughtful touches, like gifting departing guests with delicate shell necklaces, make a lasting impression.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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But Miami would need to find someone worthy of those snaps, and Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon II are competing for those touches.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounces. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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