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 capacity is perfect for one or two servings—you’ll get anywhere between 8 and 16 ounces in yield, depending on ingredients.
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Daveon Gardener, 19, faces charges of discharge of a firearm in certain municipalities, evading arrest, riot participation and possession of marijuana under two ounces in a drug-free zone.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
To make your meal heart-healthy, use herbs instead of salt, pair meats with potassium-rich sides, and keep portions to 3–4 ounces.
—Laura Schober, Health, 5 Jan. 2026
For just $5, customers can secure up to 400 ounces of popcorn, the theater shared on its site.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
This leak-proof set comes with four different colored bottles that can fit up to three ounces of liquid.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
Those who bring in a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket can get the whole thing, about 650 ounces of capacity, filled to the brim.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
At under seven ounces and smaller than a paperback book, portability is another strong suit.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
The law prevents all hotels from supplying toiletries in rooms that are less than 6 ounces unless the customer specifically requests them.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Daveon Gardener, 19, faces charges of discharge of a firearm in certain municipalities, evading arrest, riot participation and possession of marijuana under two ounces in a drug-free zone.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
To make your meal heart-healthy, use herbs instead of salt, pair meats with potassium-rich sides, and keep portions to 3–4 ounces.
—Laura Schober, Health, 5 Jan. 2026
For just $5, customers can secure up to 400 ounces of popcorn, the theater shared on its site.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
This leak-proof set comes with four different colored bottles that can fit up to three ounces of liquid.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026
Those who bring in a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket can get the whole thing, about 650 ounces of capacity, filled to the brim.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
At under seven ounces and smaller than a paperback book, portability is another strong suit.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
The law prevents all hotels from supplying toiletries in rooms that are less than 6 ounces unless the customer specifically requests them.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounces
Noun
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Microcalcifications appear as white specks and may indicate cancer in some cases.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
3 Jan. 2026
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There were also no visible specks of spices.—
Eddie Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Designed for high-performance durability, the IP65 water-resistant frames are crafted from lightweight TR90 material, ensuring a pressure-free fit that can withstand sweat and splashes.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Stanley 12-Ounce Stay-Hot Camp Mug A secure, press-to-fit lid ensures that this mug locks in your drink’s temperature and prevents splashes simultaneously.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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More than half of littles were developmentally ready for kindergarten.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 2026
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Help littles understand the concept of gratitude and paying it forward in a fun way.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Like so many other bits of Times coverage, the whole of the piece is structured as an orchestrated encounter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Those bits of baked-on food should wipe right off after a good soak.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Directed by Olivier & Tony Award nominee Jeremy Herrin (People, Places and Things; Wolf Hall) and MacMillan, Every Brilliant Thing revolves around a man who looks back at his life and the glimmers of hope that carried him through.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Well, that’s where the Golden State truly glimmers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Argentine-Spanish artist — best known for her Latin urban, alternative music songs with hints of neo soul and R&B — discovered the tropical genre during her teenage years while buying vinyl records in Madrid.—
Sigal Ratner-Arias,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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Xi’s and Lee’s banter coincided with hints of warming relations between the two Asian nations.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Mosaic archways loom overhead, and the 240-seat dining room is awash with terra-cotta banquettes, sea-blue touches, and clay-toned neutral hues.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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With the sun setting earlier, a few cozy touches inside and outside your home can go a long way to boost your mood.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Sprinkle a few handfuls of wood ashes around your hydrangea in early spring and water it in.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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Police said three masked suspects committed that robbery and pepper-sprayed an employee before escaping with handfuls of merchandise.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Ounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounces. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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