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ounces

noun

plural of ounce

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 While women’s denim tends to hover closer to 10 or 11 ounces, Diamond Denim by Sapphire is seeing heavier weights like 13 ounces selling well. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026 Drinking 90 ounces would be about a 30% increase in my total daily water intake. — Hannah Harper, HEALTH, 2 Aug. 2026 While baby powder is not a liquid, note that powder-like substances that are more than 12 ounces do need to be placed in a separate bin for screening. — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 Inside, two oversized water bottle pockets are designed to fit bottles up to 40 ounces, while multiple interior pockets keep everything organized and easily accessible. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026 Most lollipop-style cuts run 18 to 20 ounces, but Clark has kept his at 22 ounces since day one. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 28 July 2026 Possessing 2 ounces or fewer of marijuana flower is a misdemeanor under Texas law, while possessing more than 4 ounces can lead to a state jail felony. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026 The evidence primarily concerns coffee consumed in customary amounts (8-10 ounces). — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 Regular consumption of caffeine up to 300 mg per day (about 16 ounces of coffee) does not significantly dehydrate the body. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026

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Noun

Six months later, there was hope of reconciliation as sovereignty talks opened between the governments over the specks in the ocean that had been part of the British Empire for more than a century.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026
Bellinger, once a babyface, now sports some light specks of gray.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of specks

Noun

Designed to feel more like island residential living, all accommodations include a kitchen, in-unit washer and dryer, and private outdoor space set against a palette of deep earth tones and splashes of aqua blue.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
From Ancient Greek Sandals to Christopher Esber, these foam footbeds and jelly straps can handle sandy shores and poolside splashes, while being some of the easiest shoes to pack up.

— Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of splashes

Noun

Another seems difficult from the first meeting, despite doing little to justify that impression.

— Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Meanwhile, five pools including one just for littles—as well as complimentary non-motorized water sports—afford plenty of opportunities to stay refreshed.

— Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026

Definition of little

Noun

Sea bass crudo is a refreshing start, the succulent slices of fish interspersed with fresh mango and bits of teardrop pepper.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
This naturally generated probabilistic bits, or p-bits which aren’t fixed as zeros or ones, but fluctuate according to incoming data.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

Definition of bits

Noun

But take a closer look and the report actually provides glimmers of hope.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
There were glimmers of form from Yoane Wissa (DR Congo) and Anthony Elanga (Sweden), both of whom need to hit the ground running in the coming season.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of glimmers

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Though guests will love the home’s open-concept layout, gourmet kitchen, and modern touches, the great outdoors are the main draw.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Overlooking the city and the Baltic Sea, the Presidential Suite includes touches like chandeliers and a private sauna.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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