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 unraveling of the age-gap relationship brings Elliot to an increasingly unhinged point, forcing Silverstone’s character (and Silverstone, by extension) to dig out every ounce of her own strength to fight back.
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Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 4 July 2025
Currently, recreational customers can purchase no more than: One ounce of flower.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The incident sparked panic Sunday around 8:30 p.m. when Sabater was seen taking out an 8.1 ounce can of bear spray that contained capsaicin — an active component of chili peppers — and sprayed it into the crowd of around 1,000 revelers after the Pride March down Fifth Ave.
—Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025
Having 2 ounces or less is a Class B misdemeanor and is punishable by up to 180 days in jail, up to $2,000 in fines, or both.
—Aaron Sullivan, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 4 July 2025
Currently, recreational customers can purchase no more than: One ounce of flower.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The incident sparked panic Sunday around 8:30 p.m. when Sabater was seen taking out an 8.1 ounce can of bear spray that contained capsaicin — an active component of chili peppers — and sprayed it into the crowd of around 1,000 revelers after the Pride March down Fifth Ave.
—Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025
Having 2 ounces or less is a Class B misdemeanor and is punishable by up to 180 days in jail, up to $2,000 in fines, or both.
—Aaron Sullivan, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounce
Noun
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Zoé | 2024 | Canada | Rémi St-Michel | Midwest Premiere | The remaining shreds of Zoe’s mind desperately cling to her vague memories of better feelings.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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To date, despite all these ideas, there hasn’t been a single shred of solid evidence for the existence of axions, which naturally drops them down a peg or two on the credibility scale.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Princess Anne topped the surprise style with the diamond Festoon Tiara, adding some glimmer with the sparkler she's owned since 1973.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Ramos has been a glimmer of hope offensively, although his defense has room for improvement.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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Top it off with one ounce of plain, low-fat Greek yogurt ( about three grams of protein, 21 calories) and a sprinkling of chives.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
11 June 2025
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Forced to reduce their draw from the Raccoon River that summer, the waterworks trustees issued a plea to the people of Des Moines to conserve water and cut back on lawn sprinkling.—
Dave Hage,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2025
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There’s also a splash pad and playground for the kids.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Enjoy playscapes, a swimming pool, splash pads for the kids, sports fields Dillon Stadium and historic buildings.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Here are some hints for today’s Quordle game, followed by the answers: What Are Today’s Quordle Hints?—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Featuring a cool ranch flavor, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Serve them with slices of prosciutto or speck, sure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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Dishes such as beef stew with speck dumplings or Wienerschnitzel in butter breaded veal cutlet, with roasted potatoes and cranberry jam, are big favorites.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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These particles include tiny bits of pollution from engines, heating systems, wildfires, and industrial activity But 2023 was a cautionary tale: wildfire smoke pushed the annual average back up to 8.7, a level not seen since the previous decade.—
Youssef Rafik,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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With Clarke coming into Casa, things just clicked a little bit more easily, and things gelled together with them more.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
12 July 2025
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Grab a fun and kid-safe one like this model and watch your littles and their pets frolick with joy while cooling off in the yard.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
21 June 2025
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The pair traded holds throughout the second in a high-quality showing, both giving little away.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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“Ounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounce. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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