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as in thin
being of less than usual width
a slim volume of poetry
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2
as in slender
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
the pressure on ballet dancers to remain gracefully slim
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as in sparse
less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable
slim pickings at the garage sale
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as in small
small in degree
a slim chance is still better than none
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Recent Examples of slim
If the former shows a reduction in the rate, however, then the latter could be refocused on a rate cut, even if the current odds of an actual reduction appear slim now.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The Kylie Jenner glasses, meanwhile, have a slim oval shape, matching an increasingly popular style among women.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Conversely, an overzealous slew of additions in early August could be foolish, given the Nationals’ slim postseason odds and inexperienced pitching staff.
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Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The Meta Adventurer comes in a rectangular shape, the Meta Fury takes a more Ray-Ban-like square shape, while a special-edition Meta Glasses by Kylie comes in a slim, oval frame designed in collaboration with Kylie Jenner.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The Kylie Jenner glasses, meanwhile, have a slim oval shape, matching an increasingly popular style among women.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Conversely, an overzealous slew of additions in early August could be foolish, given the Nationals’ slim postseason odds and inexperienced pitching staff.
—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The Meta Adventurer comes in a rectangular shape, the Meta Fury takes a more Ray-Ban-like square shape, while a special-edition Meta Glasses by Kylie comes in a slim, oval frame designed in collaboration with Kylie Jenner.
—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slim
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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Its grassy leaves arch over, are long and slender, and extend at all angles from the base, like a crazy hair day.
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Nvidia carries top-tier credit ratings, the June notes priced at slender spreads over Treasuries, and the offering drew far more demand than the company sought.
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And the deals extend well beyond skin care, with discounts on hair and makeup products that address everything from early signs of thinning hair and sparse brows to dull complexions in need of a natural-looking flush.
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In the stage-show memoir the movie keeps cutting to, Asher, now in his early eighties, with sparse red hair and tortoise-shell glasses, describes all of this in his mild and menschy way.
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After selling baklava at the Stock Show, the Unlus rented their first resraurant space in a small Eighth Avenue food hall.
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The Virgo moon asks you to focus on the small tasks.
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The narrow win pushed Morocco into first place in Group C, all but securing a spot in the knockout rounds for the 2022 World Cup semifinalists.
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Just outside downtown, this narrow stretch of former warehouses is now lined with markets, mom-and-pop shops and restaurants that spill onto the sidewalks all summer long.
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This week, global fashion technology company and search engine Lyst reported that demand for men’s skinny jeans and skinny pants has risen 25 percent month-on-month on the platform.
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On-ball players this skinny who have entered the NBA recently have struggled.
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Economics teaches us that what is scarce becomes more valuable.
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Paz said that the state of emergency is intended to guarantee fuel supplies, which have become increasingly scarce as roadblocks have left tanker trucks stranded.
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For a team that began the season with off days coming at a premium, a brief stretch with two open dates is a respite from the wear and tear of a long season.
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His shot diet is already optimized for the league, his frame holds up in physical matchups and his off-ball activity gives coaches a willing piece to weave into screen and handoff actions.
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“Slim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slim. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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