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as in nominal
so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
the two cents in change was such a negligible sum that she left the store without bothering to take it
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as in minor
lacking importance
the results from that small study of coffee drinkers are negligible and can be ignored
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as in small
small in degree
there's a negligible chance I may make it to the picnic, but don't count on it
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Recent Examples of negligible
Unlike factories and warehouses, the costs in setting up crypto companies is negligible, said Jeff Hauser, director of the nonprofit Revolving Door Project, which scrutinizes executive branch employees.
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Michelle Conlin and Tom Wilson, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
If the Heat surprisingly accepted Beal, the Heat not only would be about $5 million above next season’s luxury tax threshold (which would trigger a particularly onerous repeater tax), but would have negligible (if any) cap space in the summer of 2026.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
After years of negligible net migration into the state, the rate of in-migration to the state increased substantially during 2021 and 2022 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Dan D’ambrosio, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The firm has a U.S. franchise (Binance.US), which has negligible volume and is unranked.
—Javier Paz, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2025
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Michelle Conlin and Tom Wilson, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
If the Heat surprisingly accepted Beal, the Heat not only would be about $5 million above next season’s luxury tax threshold (which would trigger a particularly onerous repeater tax), but would have negligible (if any) cap space in the summer of 2026.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2025
After years of negligible net migration into the state, the rate of in-migration to the state increased substantially during 2021 and 2022 because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
—Dan D’ambrosio, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The firm has a U.S. franchise (Binance.US), which has negligible volume and is unranked.
—Javier Paz, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligible
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Howe used four different left-backs last term, mainly fielding Dan Burn there (a nominal centre-back at 6ft 7in/201cm), while Newcastle were the most one-sided team in the league for crosses — over 60 per cent came from the right.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Out of all of the foreign investment sources that have pumped cash into South Florida real estate, financial institutions, and new businesses over the years, Saudi Arabia is a nation that at best has a nominal presence in the region.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
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The availability of Michael Porter Jr While the 6'10 forward is, somewhat ironically, out these days with a minor hamstring injury, his overall availability this season - and last - has offered a major boost to the Nuggets.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Prosecutors alleged Rocky pointed a gun at Relli and shot at him, causing minor injuries.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Enceladus regularly emits frosty water geysers, produced when the gravity of Saturn flexes the much smaller moon.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
18 Feb. 2025
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If a company is smaller or losing money, investors want to see high revenue growth, the people said.—
Erin Griffith,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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But if Maxey asserts himself as a nightly threat to erupt for 25-plus points, Embiid could take a slight step back on offense next season.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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This scale ranks objects from 0, meaning no impact, to 10, which is (ok, this is a slight exaggeration) nearly as bad as the destruction of Alderaan in Star Wars.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
24 Feb. 2025
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That means there’s little impetus for interest rate cuts to support job growth.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Many Manchester United supporters still lament the removal of the words ‘Football Club’ from the crest in 1998 — controversial at the time, but the same words or the initials ‘F.C.’ are now regularly dispensed with little comment.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Because the baseball season is long, every off day — both in spring training and in the regular season — is cherished as a time to spend time away from the constant grind of the season.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The companies are also planning another event in December for athletes in leagues that are in their off seasons at the time, like the WNBA, NWSL, and MLB.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
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What does that look like in what some would be considered as insignificant as a candle?—
Lisa Vernon Sparks,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2025
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Screenings for unrelated conditions can pick up thyroid nodules that are technically cancerous but asymptomatic or clinically insignificant.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
25 Feb. 2025
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More:Justin Trudeau needles Donald Trump after Canada beats USA in 4 Nations Face-Off final The slim margin gives GOP holdouts power to cause major disruptions.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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This mini version has a slim profile that won’t add bulk to your carry-on.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Negligible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negligible. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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