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
This highly portable 2-inch mattress weighs only 14 ounces and packs down to the size of a water bottle.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Mix one drop of castile soap with 16 ounces of warm water in a spray bottle.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Despite its ultralight weight (about 11 ounces, specifically), the backpack still takes into account comfort and airflow.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
On June 21, Dads can get six ounces of froyo, a small cup or cone of yogurt for free at TCBY.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 June 2026
These are often around the size of a salt or petter shaker and are measured in ounces.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
To scale our recipe accordingly, pour in 3 3/4 ounces each of light rum, vodka, tequila, whiskey, and gin, along with 2 1/2 ounces sorghum or cane syrup (simple syrup works too), 2 ounces lime juice, and 2 ounces lemon juice.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Historically, the mine has produced over 165 million ounces of silver and 5 million tons of base metals.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
Program the machine to brew to the highest cup setting (8 or 10 ounces).
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Mix one drop of castile soap with 16 ounces of warm water in a spray bottle.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Despite its ultralight weight (about 11 ounces, specifically), the backpack still takes into account comfort and airflow.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
On June 21, Dads can get six ounces of froyo, a small cup or cone of yogurt for free at TCBY.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 June 2026
These are often around the size of a salt or petter shaker and are measured in ounces.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
To scale our recipe accordingly, pour in 3 3/4 ounces each of light rum, vodka, tequila, whiskey, and gin, along with 2 1/2 ounces sorghum or cane syrup (simple syrup works too), 2 ounces lime juice, and 2 ounces lemon juice.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Historically, the mine has produced over 165 million ounces of silver and 5 million tons of base metals.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
Program the machine to brew to the highest cup setting (8 or 10 ounces).
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounces
Noun
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Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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This looks like tiny black or reddish-brown specks that resemble coffee grounds.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Many of the paintings include a portrait of a Pullman porter or a maid surrounded by splashes of color and fragments of archival documents — newspaper clippings, timesheets, employee records.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Get into the habit of cleaning up splashes and spilled liquids promptly to prevent them from absorbing into the surface, and avoid drenching the floor with excessive amounts of water when cleaning.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Champagne for the adults and apple juice for the littles.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Adults might opt for spa treatments and relaxing in an above-water cabin but littles can spend the day snorkeling or heading of to supervised activities on the resort.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Noun
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The pieces are machine washable — a practical necessity for unavoidable spills and stains in the kitchen — and the cloth bits are made from 100 percent cotton.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Irregular, edges catch oil differently, crisping into jagged, craggly bits while softer interior pockets hold onto dressing, broth, or sauce—the kind of varied texture that makes each bite its own.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 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,
12 June 2026
Noun
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This cool pearl blonde glimmers against a buttery backdrop for a sparkling champagne effect.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Still, there are some glimmers of hope.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Looking for Friday’s Strands hints, spangram and answers?—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Talk of SpaceX, which billionaire Elon Musk founded in 2002 to find a way to Mars, going public had been rampant since late 2025, when the first hints arose of its possibility.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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These touches set the sandals apart from their plainer counterparts.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Enhance a deep brown base by layering it with subtle touches of toffee and caramel.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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“Ounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounces. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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