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
The typical serving size of milk is one cup (8 ounces).
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
Drizzle two bar spoons of honey sweetener in the cup, followed by two ounces of bourbon, mixing the ingredients together.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 May 2026
The fruit weighs 8 ounces on average but may reach 1 pound.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
With experienced leadership and an active exploration program to grow its discoveries in this Colombian mining district, a company with a lot of promise is Tiger Gold, which claims there are 2 million ounces of gold discovered in the Quinchia deposit.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
All hamburger samples will be served as half-portions (3 ounces), and event proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Each wine pour was generous, between 1–2 ounces, with a decent serving of charcuterie bites.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Its red glass container holds a generous 16 ounces of nectar.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Estimate 1 1/2 to 2 ounces dry pasta per person.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
Drizzle two bar spoons of honey sweetener in the cup, followed by two ounces of bourbon, mixing the ingredients together.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 1 May 2026
The fruit weighs 8 ounces on average but may reach 1 pound.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
With experienced leadership and an active exploration program to grow its discoveries in this Colombian mining district, a company with a lot of promise is Tiger Gold, which claims there are 2 million ounces of gold discovered in the Quinchia deposit.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
All hamburger samples will be served as half-portions (3 ounces), and event proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Each wine pour was generous, between 1–2 ounces, with a decent serving of charcuterie bites.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Its red glass container holds a generous 16 ounces of nectar.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026
Estimate 1 1/2 to 2 ounces dry pasta per person.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounces
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From the summit of Monte Gambarogno, the towns hugging the shore of Lake Maggiore appear as tiny specks, dwarfed by the snowcapped southern Alps to the north.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Silvery or mottled patches on leaves, brown or distorted petal edges, dark specks (feces) or flower buds that fail to open are signs of thrips.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Morning is generally better than evening, because any splashes have time to dry before nightfall.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 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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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
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Every now and then, the hunter’s headphones would ping, registering a metallic hit below ground; though the vast majority of those signals were inconsequential, identifying only bits of scrap iron or old lead bullets.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Advertisement Still, these tender feelings can’t gloss over the gory bits of starting a band.—
Katie Gavin,
Time,
8 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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There are no easy answers in education, but there are glimmers of hope.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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While the storm is looming, there are new glimmers of possibility—friends can become lovers, strangers can become friends on the subway, the supermarket aisles are charged with meaning.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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This desire to find connection in loss hints that death can often be more tangible to process than estrangement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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After downplaying the prospect of a new album in recent interviews, Grande began posting hints to the contrary in March, like a flower emoji in her Instagram bio.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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Gee also gave costume makers the freedom to add their own personal touches to the outfits and encouraged their input.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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Read Full Review Entrepreneur Everything here is about respecting history and infusing it with modern touches, from preserving the architecture to the green velvet seats.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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“Ounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounces. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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