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
The London market clears an average 20 million ounces in daily trade, according to the WGC — but the trade body's outlook for digital gold goes even further.
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Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
It was made with oat milk, mango, pineapple, dates, collagen, tocotrienols powder and a supplement called Agent Nateur Holi (mane), which sells for $99 per 10 ounces.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
However, consuming up to eight ounces of 100% fruit juice per day can be part of an anti-inflammatory, heart-healthy diet.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 1 Sep. 2025
However, the majority of formula dispensers hold about eight ounces of formula.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
The baby girl, born at just 3 pounds, 11 ounces last Sunday, is doing remarkably well.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
His detention stems from two arrests in 2001 on marijuana possession of less than 2 ounces, both in Texas, including once before he was considered an adult.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Weighing in at just 16 ounces and measuring under 6 inches in length, this baby is compact and easy to throw in a carry-on.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Top each glass with 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of soda or sparkling wine and serve immediately.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
It was made with oat milk, mango, pineapple, dates, collagen, tocotrienols powder and a supplement called Agent Nateur Holi (mane), which sells for $99 per 10 ounces.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
However, consuming up to eight ounces of 100% fruit juice per day can be part of an anti-inflammatory, heart-healthy diet.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 1 Sep. 2025
However, the majority of formula dispensers hold about eight ounces of formula.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
The baby girl, born at just 3 pounds, 11 ounces last Sunday, is doing remarkably well.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
His detention stems from two arrests in 2001 on marijuana possession of less than 2 ounces, both in Texas, including once before he was considered an adult.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Weighing in at just 16 ounces and measuring under 6 inches in length, this baby is compact and easy to throw in a carry-on.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Top each glass with 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of soda or sparkling wine and serve immediately.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounces
Noun
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The Amiron Zero are designed to be resistant to dust and splashes thanks to the IP54 rating.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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These processes created microscopic craters and splashes of molten rock on the asteroid's surface, according to the paper.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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While the regulator polices insider trading and market manipulation, companies are allowed to publish the bare minimum in public reporting, which does little to reassure skeptical investors.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Toothpaste specks needs to be removed from mirrors.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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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,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Subtle bits of faux wheat give it additional texture, and there’s an attached loop in the back for easy hanging.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The digital world operates through bits, which function as basic switches that maintain either a 0 or a 1 value.—
Sadhasivam Mohanadas,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There were glimmers of the magnificent past at the 2024 French Open against Iga Swiatek when Osaka won the second set 6-1 and was within a point of going 5-1 up in the decider.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Servillo is such a sly actor, and the director showcases his deadpan performance with such slow-build curiosity, that the film is always cueing us to read his mind, to see the glimmers of thought and soul behind the façade.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The video was picked apart by people looking for some hints as to the shooter’s motivation or politics.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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Swifties also took note of a few extremely subtle hints Swift made during her appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast, indicating a Super Bowl performance could be in her future.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mix it all up — tailored sober jackets with shimmery eveningwear fabrics; menswear silhouettes with classically feminine touches and treatments all blended together; retro and futurism.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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White oak flooring, cabinetry, and beams are paired with soft blues, neutrals, and touches of pink, including on the front door.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hopefully that was worth it — because quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took his fair share of licks in the process.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
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Oftentimes, the bites are followed by licks.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Ounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounces. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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