as in slightest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible
the beached whales were returned to the sea with only minimal loss of life
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Recent Examples of minimal
There's a 90% chance of precipitation, though expected rainfall is minimal at under a tenth of an inch.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
No one was hurt, the damage was minimal and Mr. Mejia, who was seen on video setting the fire, was quickly arrested and charged with arson.
—Michael Wilson, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Regardless, experts say the order has minimal chances of being implemented and was designed to show Trump’s dedication to immigration enforcement.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 21 Jan. 2025
Tiffany Trump chose a navy blue, floor-length velvet coat dress with minimal jewelry.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
No one was hurt, the damage was minimal and Mr. Mejia, who was seen on video setting the fire, was quickly arrested and charged with arson.
—Michael Wilson, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Regardless, experts say the order has minimal chances of being implemented and was designed to show Trump’s dedication to immigration enforcement.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 21 Jan. 2025
Tiffany Trump chose a navy blue, floor-length velvet coat dress with minimal jewelry.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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