as in splashes
a very small amount
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
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Recent Examples of ounces
Add 6 ounces of hot water (just off the boil) to the mug and steep one teapigs green tea with peach for 5 minutes.
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Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
Travis weighed in at 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long.
—Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
Expect to serve anywhere from 1 to 3 ounces per person.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Pour 3/4 cup of hibiscus tea into a small bug and stir in 1 1/2 ounces of tequila.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
Try The Whale, two ounces of Imperial Golden Osetra caviar complemented by a bottle of Dom Perignon; The Royal Flight, six vodka shots paired with six caviar bumps; Kaluga caviar served with French onion dip; and crispy potato latkes topped with crème fraîche and caviar.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2024
Add 2 ounces Scotch whisky and ½ ounce Amaretto.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
A little prosciutto, a sprinkle of bacon or a few ounces of ground turkey go a long way.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
When ready to serve, fill small whiskey glasses (about 7 ounces each) with crushed ice.
—Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025
Travis weighed in at 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 20 inches long.
—Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
Expect to serve anywhere from 1 to 3 ounces per person.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Pour 3/4 cup of hibiscus tea into a small bug and stir in 1 1/2 ounces of tequila.
—Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2024
Try The Whale, two ounces of Imperial Golden Osetra caviar complemented by a bottle of Dom Perignon; The Royal Flight, six vodka shots paired with six caviar bumps; Kaluga caviar served with French onion dip; and crispy potato latkes topped with crème fraîche and caviar.
—Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Dec. 2024
Add 2 ounces Scotch whisky and ½ ounce Amaretto.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
A little prosciutto, a sprinkle of bacon or a few ounces of ground turkey go a long way.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
When ready to serve, fill small whiskey glasses (about 7 ounces each) with crushed ice.
—Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounces
Noun
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Attention, littles: Ms. Rachel is on her way to Netflix!—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
14 Jan. 2025
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Ready for Fed The S&P 500 ended Tuesday little changed as traders await the Federal Reserve’s key interest rate cut decision (more on that below).—
Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2024
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Just one or two handfuls a day should do the trick.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
13 Dec. 2024
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It has since been repurposed and republished by handfuls of content creators.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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Packed with micro-fine exfoliating particles, Curlsmith Wash & Scrub Clarifying Detox Shampoo gently buffs away buildup and excess oils that can weigh down your curls, leaving your scalp feeling light and refreshed.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
3 Jan. 2025
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The Barcelona study exposed the tiny plastic particles to human intestinal cells and found they were absorbed in large amounts by digestive cells that produce mucus, even making their way into the cells' nuclei, where the DNA is kept.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Ounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounces. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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