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
Next, add back 9 ounces of the syrup.
—
Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Don’t sleep on this two-pack of hummingbird feeders, which can hold up to 16 ounces of hummingbird feed each, or this popular bird bath that birds love splashing around in.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 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
Spending $24 on a few ounces of specialty butter in a local shop feels 100% worth it.
—Elliott Harrell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Featuring the show’s slogan over a sunny pop of color, this sturdy ceramic mug holds a generous 15 ounces of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, and is your Immunity Idol against a dull routine.
—Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Don’t sleep on this two-pack of hummingbird feeders, which can hold up to 16 ounces of hummingbird feed each, or this popular bird bath that birds love splashing around in.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 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
Spending $24 on a few ounces of specialty butter in a local shop feels 100% worth it.
—Elliott Harrell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Featuring the show’s slogan over a sunny pop of color, this sturdy ceramic mug holds a generous 15 ounces of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, and is your Immunity Idol against a dull routine.
—Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounces
Noun
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Keep an eye out for tiny brown or orange specks, especially around door edges, undercarriage, and seams.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Keep an eye out for tiny brown or orange specks, especially around door edges, undercarriage and seams.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Don't expect any big splashes, though.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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Nanny Aimee -- our second in command -- was moving through the far corners of the house, waking up each of the littles, kissing sleepy eyelids, tugging my two toddlers gently forward into the day.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While bits are either a 1 or a 0, qubits can be in a superposition of the both states.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2026
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This film contains bits of every genre.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
16 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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After starring in 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine, Marvel fans have been wondering where the character would go next, and in a new interview, Reynolds shared some hints.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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As for the cast, the players can only tease so much about the first campaign so far, but did give hints about their characters’ motivations.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tons of bikinis on the market right now feature subtle touches like eyelets, jacquard weaves, and embroidery, all of which up the cool factor without pushing you out of your comfort zone.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
20 Apr. 2026
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One of Yun’s favorite touches is both sentimental and maximalist.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Ounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounces. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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