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
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With the help of NASA's $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers first discovered the mysterious specks of light known as little red dots at the end of 2022.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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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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Add the carrot sauce and a couple splashes of pasta water, and toss to combine.—
Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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Adding this 22-inch wreath to your door will provide a bright spot to welcome you home, thanks to its beautiful splashes of reds, pinks, and purples.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2026
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Still, the snub does little to help GOP lawmakers resuscitate the policy before Democrats wield it against them on the campaign trail.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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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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So, measles showing up in wastewater is a sign that infected people are shedding tiny bits of the virus through things like mucus, saliva and stool.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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But later in life, Mom also became a therapist and was fully supportive of Maria’s work, often appearing in bits playing herself.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 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
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In non-theme park play, the game revolves around Illumineers, glimmers, inklands, a lorebook and other buzzwords and actions that are important to players.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2026
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There’s still a long way to go to restore his status as a promising prospect, but there have been glimmers of hope the last couple weeks.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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People crafted narratives out of suspicions, rumors and hints, to fill a desperate need for an explanation.—
M. Gessen,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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There are also a couple of hints that the fate of Europe’s Jews is part of the prevailing atmosphere of unmentionable moral contagion.—
Christopher Tayler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Other much-appreciated touches include breakfast available 24 hours a day, complimentary Berluti shoe shine for all guests, and the possibility of arranging in-room Bulgari jewellery viewings and sales when visiting the in-house boutique feels like a chore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Asian touches throughout, including a stream of flowing water greeting guests in the lobby, help create an initial Zen atmosphere.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Ounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounces. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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