as in shred
a very small amount
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
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Recent Examples of ounce
The jacket produced about 14 to 30 ounces of water, depending on humidity levels.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
This framework includes up to 350 retail licenses, a two-ounce possession limit, and a 6% state excise tax.
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Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Cost per wear does the same job for clothing, with one wear standing in for the ounce.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
How much is silver per ounce today?
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
This framework includes up to 350 retail licenses, a two-ounce possession limit, and a 6% state excise tax.
—
Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Cost per wear does the same job for clothing, with one wear standing in for the ounce.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
How much is silver per ounce today?
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ounce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounce
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Their main flaw is that the protagonists rarely display a shred of agency or activity.
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The rest of the band followed his lead, particularly Green, a relentless head-banger, dropping to her knees to become one with the feedback and leaning back into beatific shred-faces.
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News crews, Venezuelan officials and nearby residents were drawn to a remarkable scene that offered a glimmer of hope amid the country’s otherwise dystopian tableau.
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Tuesday's rescue marked another glimmer of hope amid the disaster that has devastated the South American country.
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Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.
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Last night, England played its first game of the tournament—a rematch against Croatia, in Dallas—and the defensive prowess was a speck on the horizon; both sides scored twice in a breathless first half.
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Use Natural Deterrents From Your Pantry To keep the rodents out of your yard for long periods, Schoenberg recommends sprinkling deterrents like hot cayenne, garlic, apple cider, peppermint, or coffee grounds around your plants and gardens.
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Peppers followed, along with a healthy sprinkling of spices.
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Mysterio came back with a baseball slide into a splash on the outside.
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Betts is making his splash at the plate again.
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Four years later, there’s not a hint of complacency or dejection in France.
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An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
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That was the lone bit of positive news for the Royals (34-49) on Friday.
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Each member of the band had their moment to shine while the crowd danced on the soggy earth, not minding the conditions one bit.
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Even the littles help out with age-appropriate tasks.
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Harsher penalties do little to deter crime or prevent recidivism among young people.
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“Ounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounce. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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