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
Henderson’s huge brown missed being an all-tackle world record by just 12 ounces, and will certainly stand as the new North American record for brown trout.
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Tom Opre,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
The service enables anyone to show up at a DASH office with a package less than 16 ounces and get it on the next flight out.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Key Takeaways Drinking 4 to 8 ounces of prune juice in the evening may help soften stools and promote easier bowel movements by morning.
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Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
The Eufy portable pump holds 5 ounces of milk per side and can be charged via a split cable or directly in the carrying case.
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Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
1 July 2026
Look to find a container that contains between 28 and 32 ounces to make this recipe, and use it all to fill the pie crust.
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Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Combine 1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in bowl.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Each carafe holds 35 ounces and features a narrow neck for easier pouring.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Sometimes eight ounces comes out as more than the capacity of the bottle.
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Joe Salas
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Tom Opre,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
The service enables anyone to show up at a DASH office with a package less than 16 ounces and get it on the next flight out.
—
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Key Takeaways Drinking 4 to 8 ounces of prune juice in the evening may help soften stools and promote easier bowel movements by morning.
—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
1 July 2026
The Eufy portable pump holds 5 ounces of milk per side and can be charged via a split cable or directly in the carrying case.
—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
1 July 2026
Look to find a container that contains between 28 and 32 ounces to make this recipe, and use it all to fill the pie crust.
—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Combine 1 3/4 cups (8 3/4 ounces) flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in bowl.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Each carafe holds 35 ounces and features a narrow neck for easier pouring.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Sometimes eight ounces comes out as more than the capacity of the bottle.
—
Joe Salas
june 28,
New Atlas,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounces
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One released a chaff cascade—hell’s own monsoon manifesting as specks of light, sound, and EM pulses falling through the hanging garden.
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Kansas City isn't much of a pedestrian city, but now, blue and green specks of fans dot the sidewalks, like wildflowers poking through a crack in the pavement.
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As the United States of America celebrated its 250th birthday on terra firma with fireworks displays this weekend, two Asian countries made some splashes of their own farther from Earth.
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This recipe has a citrus base that feels seasonally appropriate with splashes of Tabasco which add extra heat.
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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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Screwdriver bits attach to the tool with a magnet, and the Vulyx itself can magnetically stick to any metallic surface.
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The Ed Sullivan Theater, which first opened in 1927, is a 13-story shadow box preserving bits from a rich history of pop culture pinnacles past.
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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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Despite a few glimmers of good feeling, today's fierce political divisions have redefined a milestone that has often been marked by unity and optimism, at least for a moment.
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There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
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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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And while the couple have yet to confirm their wedding plans, details and hints around their wedding ceremony have begun to emerge, sending Swifties into overdrive.
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The country’s tragic 21st-century travails provide much of the fodder for the couple’s drama in director Cyril Aris’ moving film, including whether to stay or emigrate, with touches of magical realism and whimsy providing levity.
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Released in May 2025, the timepiece is based on the RM 72-01 flyback chronograph that launched in 2020, but features a few fresh aesthetic touches in honor of the Monegasque racer.
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“Ounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounces. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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