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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounces
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Microcalcifications appear as white specks and may indicate cancer in some cases.—
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There were also no visible specks of spices.—
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Designed for high-performance durability, the IP65 water-resistant frames are crafted from lightweight TR90 material, ensuring a pressure-free fit that can withstand sweat and splashes.—
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Stanley 12-Ounce Stay-Hot Camp Mug A secure, press-to-fit lid ensures that this mug locks in your drink’s temperature and prevents splashes simultaneously.—
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More than half of littles were developmentally ready for kindergarten.—
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Help littles understand the concept of gratitude and paying it forward in a fun way.—
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Beyond the gong, other bits of prop comedy give them cover to dive into more controversial topics.—
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The live show — featuring a famed blue-skinned, apparently bald and mostly silent trio — will feature classic Blue Man Group routines plus new bits that will be exclusive to the Orlando production.—
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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.—
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From there, the glimmers of a more peaceful existence — one fueled by expression, not recklessness — give Lidia hope.—
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This year, there were glimmers of affordability, with some states like Florida, Texas, and California seeing average home prices decline in 2025 from their peaks.—
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The governor-elect’s plans provide hints of how progressives elsewhere will try to tackle affordability problems.—
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No arrests have been announced, nor have police offered any hints for a motive for the killing.—
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The rooms Rooms in the Contemporary’s main tower were recently refurbished to feature touches from Disney’s The Incredibles franchise, which reflects the hotel’s midcentury theme.—
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Yet these touches are never extreme or imaginative or entertaining enough to match, say, the wild ride that was The Hunting Wives.—
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“Ounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounces. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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