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 most popular items on the menu today include the six-ounce filet, cream of spinach and baked potatoes, Bouman told CharlotteFive.
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Jennings Cool, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Gold prices hit a fresh record high above $3,170 a troy ounce on Thursday.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
The recall applied to one lot of 8-ounce Cabot Creamery Extra Creamy Sea-Salted Premium Butter.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The status of the recall is ongoing and includes at least 189 cases or 1,700 pounds of the Extra Creamy Premium Butter, Sea Salted, sold as two 4-ounce sticks inside of an 8-ounce package, according to the FDA.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jennings Cool, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2025
Gold prices hit a fresh record high above $3,170 a troy ounce on Thursday.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
The recall applied to one lot of 8-ounce Cabot Creamery Extra Creamy Sea-Salted Premium Butter.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The status of the recall is ongoing and includes at least 189 cases or 1,700 pounds of the Extra Creamy Premium Butter, Sea Salted, sold as two 4-ounce sticks inside of an 8-ounce package, according to the FDA.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounce
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Cover and cook until roast is tender and shreds easily, about 5 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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But Illinois lawmakers have yet to provide one shred of evidence that any individual’s benefits fall afoul of the IRS rules.—
Ted Dabrowski,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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The coach listens not just for answers, but for glimmers—early signals of ideas that could be shaped into something bigger.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, the glimmers of optimism surrounding the tariffs did not last.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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From cozy shearling to leopard print, Scandi labels, and a sprinkling of The Row, Lawrence sees herself through the seasons and elements in a various but curated selection of outerwear.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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The book describes how Amanda gets through a tough day of soaring temperatures with the help of hose sprinkling and lemonade drinking.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2025
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Neither does the oak, even after almost 25 years, although that small amount of virgin oak barrels in the mix adds a splash of vibrant wood to the flavor profile.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2025
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The use of blue and limestone beige reflects Malta’s coastal hues, with accents of vibrant red to offer a splash of contrast.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2025
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California beach towns — like Ventura, Pismo Beach or Encinitas — tend to be outdoorsy and mellow with a hint of boho energy.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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There were other hints too: sensory issues common to people on the autism spectrum and their painful hyperawareness of other people’s micro-expressions and body language.—
Zing Tsjeng,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2025
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Now the Mediterranean-style digs high above Malibu Canyon have popped up for sale, asking a speck under $13 million.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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You cant be expected to clean every speck of dust in every nook and cranny.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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With about 100 vendors, there is a little bit of everything here, from jewelry to pickles and hot sauce to collectible items like coins and comic books.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Perugini: Tell me a little bit about your whiskey journey.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Shop jewelry, dress-up pieces, crafts—like this beading kit—for littles of all ages.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2025
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Even Williams’ performance does little to flesh her out.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Ounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounce. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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