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
Locals were trained in production and anyone who showed an ounce of acting talent was brought in and given a crash course in screen performance, meaning the likes of LC Sekhose and history professors feature.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
The Neo is the smaller of the two, weighing only 4.8 ounces (135g) and measuring 1.9 by 5.1 by 6.2 inches.
—PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2025
Gold prices hit record highs last year, with some analysts forecasting the precious metal could reach $3,000 an ounce by the end of 2025.
—Shawn Baldwin, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
Possessing up to three ounces of cannabis is a misdemeanor, and over that amount is a felony, punishable by as much as $10,000 fine and up to five years in prison.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 16 Jan. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
The Neo is the smaller of the two, weighing only 4.8 ounces (135g) and measuring 1.9 by 5.1 by 6.2 inches.
—PCMAG, 27 Jan. 2025
Gold prices hit record highs last year, with some analysts forecasting the precious metal could reach $3,000 an ounce by the end of 2025.
—Shawn Baldwin, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
Possessing up to three ounces of cannabis is a misdemeanor, and over that amount is a felony, punishable by as much as $10,000 fine and up to five years in prison.
—Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ounce
Noun
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Hundreds of commenters who had never met the couple thanked her for the shred of good news.—
Callie Holtermann,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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The record’s new-wave ditties are an amalgamation of strange but immediately identifiable components, chimeras of ’60s pop à la Lesley Gore and the frenzied shred of a skateboarding compilation.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
3 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In terms of the film’s relevance, the narrative sets up a symbolic situation that offers a glimmer of hope.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Blackhawks saw a glimmer of that in Connor Bedard’s rookie season.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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In fact, what's easier than a beautiful tube pan cake with a simple glaze and a sprinkling of pecans?—
Anna Theoktisto,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2024
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For example, municipal and fire prevention agencies must give property owners advance — and continual — warnings to clear dead vegetation and to wet dry brush within 10 feet of the house with periodic, prolonged sprinklings.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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Alessandra Ambrosio brought a splash of sparkle to the Marc Cain fall 2025 collection show on Friday in Berlin.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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Common themes among their designs include splashes of bold color in otherwise neutral kitchens and living areas, dark and moody dens and library spaces, and generous entertaining spaces for putting that famed Southern hospitality into practice.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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The collection contains a three-piece suit, a jumpsuit, a dress and more, and Fox, 60, wanted to give most of the pieces just a hint of sparkle.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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There were hints of cult influences in the Lumon corporate structure in season 1, but without spoiling anything, season 2 goes much deeper into them.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The floor was covered in paint specks, in the corner was a pile of old paint tubes and smocks.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Spiffy variations include spinach, mushrooms or speck.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The problem, of course, is that the bit itself is stuck in one gear.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2025
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With the best brush for curly hair in your arsenal, every part of your routine—from detangling to DIY blowouts—gets a little bit simpler.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
25 Jan. 2025
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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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“Ounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ounce. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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