as in diminutive
of a size that is less than average
a couple of shrimpy bushes in the front are the house's only landscaping
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The 2024 edition of this diminutive all-arounder—capable of gaming, media playback, and light productivity—sees an improvement in processing power over previous iterations thanks to the A17 Pro chip.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025 -
The button bush is not a diminutive plant, reaching up to 12 feet tall by 4 feet wide at maturity.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Liberals' smallest lead was in a poll conducted by Innovative Research among 1,548 Canadian citizens, which showed the party with a lead of just 2 points, on 36 percent to the Conservatives' 34 percent—a lead within the poll's 3 percent margin of error.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Retail trade, which includes small and large clothing stores, lost 6,700 jobs, around 5,500 of which were not in department stores.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Nintendo officially confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 via a teaser trailer that reveals the hybrid console, a plan for a Nintendo Direct on April 2 to give more details, and very little else.—
Will Greenwald,
PCMAG,
19 Mar. 2025
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Besides the fact that it’s scheduled to come out on June 22, 2026, very little is known right now about The Daniels upcoming movie at Universal.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The town, with colorful ochre and salmon-pink structures lining the seafront and tiny piazzas, has preserved its ancient seafaring vibe with an active harbor where fishermen live nearby and prepare for a day at sea.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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On the Alabama Gulf Coast, this legendary third-generation beach shack can be found in the tiny town of Elberta and is accessible by boat or car.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Built with water-resistant polyester, this spacious duffel has a dedicated shoe compartment, an end pocket for wet or dirty clothes, a multi-pocket compression panel for organization, and an interior divider curtain that can be removed to hold bulky clothes or outdoor gear.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Vault by Vans x Nicole McLaughlin Collection includes special-edition versions of the iconic Vans Slip-On VP VR3 LX with adaptations—think canvas pockets and easy-carry heel straps—inspired by a classic multi-pocket garden tote and workwear bucket bag often used on construction job sites.—
Hollyanna McCollom,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2023
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“Shrimpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrimpy. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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