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
People can expect to receive 5 cents for containers less than 24 ounces and 10 cents for containers 24 ounces or larger.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 22, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
This is why a bowl of rigatoni can look more generous than the same weight of angel hair—even if both started out as two dry ounces.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Each blate, made from bone china, weighs 15 ounces—the perfect lightweight size and capacity for everyday dining.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Next, add back 9 ounces of the syrup.
—Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
When shopping for an A-rig rod, look for rods with a lure weight rating from one to three ounces.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
Noah was born 8 pounds, 13 ounces.
—Donia Duchess, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
Common gold bar sizes and weights Gold bars come in standard sizes ranging from 1 gram to 400 troy ounces, with smaller bars favored by retail investors and larger bars typically used by institutions.
—Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Container size Arnica gel containers come in sizes that range from 1 to 5 ounces.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
april 22, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
This is why a bowl of rigatoni can look more generous than the same weight of angel hair—even if both started out as two dry ounces.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Each blate, made from bone china, weighs 15 ounces—the perfect lightweight size and capacity for everyday dining.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Next, add back 9 ounces of the syrup.
—Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
When shopping for an A-rig rod, look for rods with a lure weight rating from one to three ounces.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
Noah was born 8 pounds, 13 ounces.
—Donia Duchess, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
Common gold bar sizes and weights Gold bars come in standard sizes ranging from 1 gram to 400 troy ounces, with smaller bars favored by retail investors and larger bars typically used by institutions.
—Jessica Walrack, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Container size Arnica gel containers come in sizes that range from 1 to 5 ounces.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounces
Noun
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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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,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Morning is generally better than evening, because any splashes have time to dry before nightfall.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Some splashes of color help enliven it too.—
Adam Williams
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After all, most of us just want a peaceful day sans responsibilities, handmade cards from our littles, and quality time together.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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And for all the effort to read between the lines, to connect the dots between moves and motivations, the truth is the Valkyries have given little away about what comes next.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Because the Lakers are two losses from blowing it to bits.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The new show features Cuban actor Ariel Texido, who bears a resemblance to a younger Alvarez Guedes, and is in Spanish with few Spanglish bits that longtime fans will remember.—
Pedro Portal,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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There are no easy answers in education, but there are glimmers of hope.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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While the storm is looming, there are new glimmers of possibility—friends can become lovers, strangers can become friends on the subway, the supermarket aisles are charged with meaning.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This desire to find connection in loss hints that death can often be more tangible to process than estrangement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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After downplaying the prospect of a new album in recent interviews, Grande began posting hints to the contrary in March, like a flower emoji in her Instagram bio.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The rooms Rooms are contemporary in style, decorated in grays and whites with touches of aquamarine in the carpets that reflect the ocean outside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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French interiors blend elegance and comfort with ornate details, vintage finds, and personal touches.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Ounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounces. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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