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 service enables anyone to show up at a DASH office with a package less than 16 ounces and get it on the next flight out, subject to Transportation Security Administration regulations.
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Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
Combine 1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in bowl.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Each carafe holds 35 ounces and features a narrow neck for easier pouring.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Sometimes eight ounces comes out as more than the capacity of the bottle.
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Joe Salas
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
That's using a standard pour of 5 ounces.
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Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
The mine produced 31,500 ounces of gold — worth more than $110 million today — before shutting down in the 1930s, with reports suggesting significant deposits remain below the 200-foot level.
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Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
Fill the reservoir with less water for a stronger brew or up to 12 ounces for a large cup.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The jacket produced about 14 to 30 ounces of water, depending on humidity levels, which amounts to between a threefold and 10-fold improvement in performance compared to other materials, the release said.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
Combine 1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in bowl.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Each carafe holds 35 ounces and features a narrow neck for easier pouring.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Sometimes eight ounces comes out as more than the capacity of the bottle.
—
Joe Salas
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
That's using a standard pour of 5 ounces.
—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
The mine produced 31,500 ounces of gold — worth more than $110 million today — before shutting down in the 1930s, with reports suggesting significant deposits remain below the 200-foot level.
—
Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
Fill the reservoir with less water for a stronger brew or up to 12 ounces for a large cup.
—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The jacket produced about 14 to 30 ounces of water, depending on humidity levels, which amounts to between a threefold and 10-fold improvement in performance compared to other materials, the release said.
—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounces
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One released a chaff cascade—hell’s own monsoon manifesting as specks of light, sound, and EM pulses falling through the hanging garden.
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Kansas City isn't much of a pedestrian city, but now, blue and green specks of fans dot the sidewalks, like wildflowers poking through a crack in the pavement.
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Many of the paintings include a portrait of a Pullman porter or a maid surrounded by splashes of color and fragments of archival documents — newspaper clippings, timesheets, employee records.
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It’s even made from a water-resistant fabric to protect your gear from unexpected splashes or spills, keeping everything safe on the go.
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Even the littles help out with age-appropriate tasks.
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Champagne for the adults and apple juice for the littles.
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Add shortening and continue cutting in until flour is pale yellow and resembles coarse cornmeal with butter bits no larger than small peas.
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The Spanish architect Marina Otero Verzier highlights efforts to preserve the entire island nation of Tuvalu as a series of digital bits.
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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.
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Despite a few glimmers of good feeling, today's fierce political divisions have redefined a milestone that has often been marked by unity and optimism, at least for a moment.
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There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
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This vulnerability is exacerbated by public social media activity and widespread data leaks, offering cybercriminals crucial hints.
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
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But Van Sant’s imaginative and deeply poignant retelling of Shakespeare’s Henry IV is a pleasure in its own right, its sweetness and gentle touches of surrealism coming together to form a heartbreaking ode to young love.
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One of the most interesting design touches is the way the motor and battery pack have been integrated into the chassis.
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“Ounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounces. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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