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
Cut the four ounces of butter into thin slices over the apples.
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Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Stick to a serving size of four to six ounces and pair it with protein and healthy fats, like eggs, oatmeal, or whole-grain toast with avocado or nut butter.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Palinski-Wade recommends limiting kombucha intake to around 8 ounces per day.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
This is a source of frustration, as the average coffee mug ranges in size from 8 to 16 ounces.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
At birth, Holc weighed 6 pounds, 6 3/4 ounces and suffered from hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a fatal heart defect in which the heart’s left chamber is missing or atrophied.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
The set comes with six bowls that hold up to 30 ounces each, plenty of room for a sprawling feast of meat, potatoes, and all the fixings.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Use a frother to blend it with 4 ounces of water or milk (again, your choice) that’s cold, room temperature, or warm.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
One serving of this dish contains approximately three ounces of ground beef, providing nearly 16 grams of protein.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Stick to a serving size of four to six ounces and pair it with protein and healthy fats, like eggs, oatmeal, or whole-grain toast with avocado or nut butter.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Palinski-Wade recommends limiting kombucha intake to around 8 ounces per day.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
This is a source of frustration, as the average coffee mug ranges in size from 8 to 16 ounces.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
At birth, Holc weighed 6 pounds, 6 3/4 ounces and suffered from hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a fatal heart defect in which the heart’s left chamber is missing or atrophied.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
The set comes with six bowls that hold up to 30 ounces each, plenty of room for a sprawling feast of meat, potatoes, and all the fixings.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Use a frother to blend it with 4 ounces of water or milk (again, your choice) that’s cold, room temperature, or warm.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
One serving of this dish contains approximately three ounces of ground beef, providing nearly 16 grams of protein.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounces
Noun
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Meanwhile, the rugged, waterproof build handles poolside splashes without drama.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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The designer says limiting the splashes of red within your space still has the power to transform and energize without overwhelming.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the restriction appeared to do little to keep the pollution at bay.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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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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The dudes-rock montage that followed the execution sketch had some genuinely funny bits.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
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As is customary, Danielle got the showier instrumental bits of the night, going from playing some serious fuzz guitar to the mid-show segment that has her kicking it on drums.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There were glimmers of hope, even in bitter defeat, for the reigning AFC champions.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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Cherry is mild with hints of contrasting sweet and tart flavors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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He’s tied for third in the NFL with 119 touches but ranks only 16th in yards from scrimmage (497).—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Expect aromas of red and black fruits with touches of bell pepper, jalapeño, and graphite, followed by flavors of raspberries, blackberries, red plums, and dark cherries, along with earthy notes.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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On the title track, a handful of bass licks grow outward into a waiting drum beat.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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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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“Ounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounces. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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