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 newborns may only consume around 8-16 ounces of formula per day on average, that amount bumps to an average of 24-40 ounces a day by 6 months of age.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Top evenly with 2 ounces of the mozzarella.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Nutrition info refers to 85 grams, about 3 ounces.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Plummer was arrested in a neighboring county with more than $4,000 cash and several ounces of marijuana in his possession, according to KSL and Fox 13.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The Freewheel is a light (less than 16 ounces) and breathable soft-shell outer layer made from a mix of spandex and recycled nylon to give the jacket unbelievable stretch.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
Two glasses of water (16 ounces) equal about one pound.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Cut the four ounces of butter into thin slices over the apples.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Stick to a serving size of four to six ounces and pair it with protein and healthy fats, like eggs, oatmeal, or whole-grain toast with avocado or nut butter.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Top evenly with 2 ounces of the mozzarella.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
Nutrition info refers to 85 grams, about 3 ounces.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2025
Plummer was arrested in a neighboring county with more than $4,000 cash and several ounces of marijuana in his possession, according to KSL and Fox 13.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The Freewheel is a light (less than 16 ounces) and breathable soft-shell outer layer made from a mix of spandex and recycled nylon to give the jacket unbelievable stretch.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
Two glasses of water (16 ounces) equal about one pound.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Cut the four ounces of butter into thin slices over the apples.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Stick to a serving size of four to six ounces and pair it with protein and healthy fats, like eggs, oatmeal, or whole-grain toast with avocado or nut butter.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounces
Noun
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The vacuum is dedicated to getting even the tiniest specks of dirt, circling back two or three times until the area is spotless.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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The tiny black specks of vanilla pack a surprisingly aromatic punch.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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That’s all great, but the Guardians aren’t ones to make free-agent splashes, and that’s especially the case with a potential work stoppage clouding everything after the 2026 season.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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But just like those old Higdon’s the new model splashes and bobs aggressively.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the restriction appeared to do little to keep the pollution at bay.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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But these low-risk hi jinx will encourage your own littles to try new things and take chances for the adventure of learning and saving friends.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
24 Sep. 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
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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
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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
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The notion that skin prep is all that’s needed is one Frankel’s instilled in her daughter, Bryn, despite having handfuls of free makeup products at her disposal.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Top the crust with a few handfuls of pecan halves, pour the filling on top, then drizzle with molasses.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Ounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounces. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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