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
For an 8-ounce bottle, fill it nearly full with water, add a teaspoon of vodka and a total of 20-25 drops of essential oils.
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The Spruce,
2 July 2026
Her high ponytail worn to Wimbledon, however, feels like a playful departure—one that radiates serious Sporty Spice vibes without sacrificing an ounce of royal polish.
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Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 July 2026
The firm maintained its target of $5,000 an ounce by early 2027, with a 70% baseline view that prices could rise to between $4,750 and $5,500 over the next six to nine months.
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Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
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The Spruce,
2 July 2026
Her high ponytail worn to Wimbledon, however, feels like a playful departure—one that radiates serious Sporty Spice vibes without sacrificing an ounce of royal polish.
—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 July 2026
The firm maintained its target of $5,000 an ounce by early 2027, with a 70% baseline view that prices could rise to between $4,750 and $5,500 over the next six to nine months.
—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
2 July 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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New York State created a Law, for an instant speck of time, going back many decades, in order to wrongfully ‘nab’ me.
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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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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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This pacing problem extends to subplots like the Henry-in-a-coma bit.
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Scientists pointed out that the abrasion bit the rover used to expose the rocks was sterilized before launch and has cut into other rocks across Jezero without ever producing a G-band this strong.
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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 7 Jul. 2026.
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