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as in little
of a size that is less than average
a small cat who never weighed more than five pounds
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2
as in off
small in degree
your chances of winning the lottery are so small that it's best not to count on it
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as in minor
lacking importance
reluctant to bring such a small matter to the boss's attention
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as in petty
not broad or open in views or opinions
townspeople who were helpful to one another but who also could be small and intolerant
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Try This InsteadFor
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a small amount
small changes
small pieces
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Recent Examples of small
This banking platform is built for small business owners, freelancers, and the self-employed.
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Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
No matter if they’re labeled green, farmers’ or artisans’ markets, the gatherings are a source of one-stop shopping for specialty goods that help patrons kick their cooking up a notch while also supporting small businesses.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025
Is what he’s done a small sample size thing or something more?
—James Mirtle, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Negative thinking focuses all our thoughts and energy inward which in turn creates a small and narrow focus.
—Sandy Thibault, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
No matter if they’re labeled green, farmers’ or artisans’ markets, the gatherings are a source of one-stop shopping for specialty goods that help patrons kick their cooking up a notch while also supporting small businesses.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025
Is what he’s done a small sample size thing or something more?
—James Mirtle, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Negative thinking focuses all our thoughts and energy inward which in turn creates a small and narrow focus.
—Sandy Thibault, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for small
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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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But there is little consensus among locals as to what should be done with the proceeds of the lithium boom.—
John Bartlett,
NPR,
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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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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The driver of the vehicle was treated for minor injuries.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2025
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The professor said the groups committed crimes, but their offenses were relatively petty by today’s standards: brawling and shakedowns of non-gang members for their bikes or lunch money.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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With the wave of a hand—or, to be more precise, the tapping of a few overnight posts on social media—American political horizons are being remade in ways that are petty and absurd.—
Penny Abeywardena,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Despite their diminutive nature, this research suggests even microquasars snacking on small stars can have an impressive cosmic influence, becoming powerful natural particle accelerators.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Decent connectivity and communication round out this diminutive Chromebook's feature set, including two USB Type-C ports (used for charging), a headphone jack, and front and rear cameras.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PCMAG,
6 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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Michigan isn’t eliminated in the Big Ten race, but the margin for error is slim.—
Austin Meek,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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While some areas are seeing increases, others are experiencing stability or even slight declines, as the bulk of the seasonal transition has yet to significantly impact gasoline prices— certainly good news for motorists.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
24 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 may seem like an impossible task in a world where politics is becoming more divisive, foreign policy more parochial, and social media bubbles more impenetrable.—
Harvey Whitehouse,
WIRED,
23 Jan. 2025
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For more than a century, religious education had been deeply entrenched in the state; in Cleveland, the parochial system was one of the largest in the country.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Small.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/small. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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