as in splashes
a very small amount
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
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Recent Examples of ounces
In the heat, steady sipping is best — about 8 ounces every 15 to 20 minutes.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Drink 7 to 10 ounces of water every 10 to 20 minutes during exercise.
—Rebecca Valdez, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Methanol is extremely dangerous, and Mount Sinai hospital states that as little as 2 tablespoons can be deadly to a child, and about 2 to 8 ounces can be deadly for an adult.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Two for $5 Private Selection gourmet potatoes, 16-24 ounces.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
At 16 ounces, this Hydro Flask tumbler can hold a little more of your favorite hot beverage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
The legendary Kirkland Signature pumpkin pie has officially returned to many of the big-box stores across the country, weighing in at 58 ounces – nearly four pounds – and stretching 12 inches across.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Divide chilled Dough into 8 equal portions, about 1 3/4 ounces each; squeeze and shape each portion into a ball.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Just make sure to buy at least 42 ounces of vodka or gin for a batch using the full jar of Quincy.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Drink 7 to 10 ounces of water every 10 to 20 minutes during exercise.
—Rebecca Valdez, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Methanol is extremely dangerous, and Mount Sinai hospital states that as little as 2 tablespoons can be deadly to a child, and about 2 to 8 ounces can be deadly for an adult.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Two for $5 Private Selection gourmet potatoes, 16-24 ounces.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
At 16 ounces, this Hydro Flask tumbler can hold a little more of your favorite hot beverage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
The legendary Kirkland Signature pumpkin pie has officially returned to many of the big-box stores across the country, weighing in at 58 ounces – nearly four pounds – and stretching 12 inches across.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Divide chilled Dough into 8 equal portions, about 1 3/4 ounces each; squeeze and shape each portion into a ball.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Just make sure to buy at least 42 ounces of vodka or gin for a batch using the full jar of Quincy.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounces
Noun
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The cooler is built to handle sun, sand, and splashes with a UV-resistant exterior and crushproof interior walls.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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From a bleak job hunt upon her arrival in 2016 to undergoing treatment for her second bout with breast cancer during the uncertainty and fear of COVID, Davis recalls her journey through raw vulnerability and splashes of humor.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But these low-risk hi jinx will encourage your own littles to try new things and take chances for the adventure of learning and saving friends.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
24 Sep. 2025
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The pattern continues without the game, with the introduction of Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke doing little to improve things.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The pattern is a brownish batik produced by specks of tobacco.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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After a few days’ travel, some of the specks landed on a buoy floating in the North Atlantic off the coast of French Guyana.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tutu Atwell’s role is perplexing Every fan base has some trademark bits.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The new Galactic Brownie flavor combines brownie batter ice cream, gooey brownie bits, creamy chocolate icing swirls, and rainbow chips that dazzle like the stars in the Milky Way.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During a season when even the most successful night of the year is marred by a devastating injury to the team’s best player, there are still glimmers of hope for the Dolphins.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Baker wisely doesn’t attempt to write entirely in Austen’s wry style, but glimmers do peek through.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unlike traditional candles that require an open flame, these lamps gently melt your favorite wax from the top down, filling your space with hints of Honeycrisp apple and vanilla pumpkin safely and efficiently.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI’s actions also provide hints.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With 300 locations or so now, Dave’s Hot Chicken still includes local touches with custom, graffiti-style art at each shop.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Brashard Smith is also earning more touches in Kansas City, as many rookie backs have fantasy arrows pointing up.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kershaw was on the winning end more often than not, but that didn’t mean the Giants didn’t also get in their licks.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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From bouncy dancehall riddims and hip-hop production inflections to tender country and western guitar licks, Treasure Self Love distills Iké’s wide range of childhood music into a succinct 11-track study of achieving wholeness by unflinchingly examining the darkest parts of your past.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Ounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounces. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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