as in tiny
very small in size
a wee baby
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Recent Examples of wee
His father, Antonio, was an All-Pro wide receiver and member of the 1997 Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers, so, naturally, Alex played wide receiver (and running back) on his pee wee football team.
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Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
On Saturday, nine people were shot in a torrent of bullets in the wee hours of the morning at a party on Troost Avenue.
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Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
The father-son pair have been attending games together since 2008, when Nathan was a wee tot.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Illinois lawmakers, in the wee hours of June 1, adopted a massive $56 billion budget but otherwise spun their wheels this session, failing to act on major energy and housing legislation.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for wee
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
On Saturday, nine people were shot in a torrent of bullets in the wee hours of the morning at a party on Troost Avenue.
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Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
The father-son pair have been attending games together since 2008, when Nathan was a wee tot.
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Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Illinois lawmakers, in the wee hours of June 1, adopted a massive $56 billion budget but otherwise spun their wheels this session, failing to act on major energy and housing legislation.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wee
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Merlin, a 2-year-old duck, has taken the internet by storm, captivating fans with his tiny form-fitting Team Mexico jersey and confident waddle around his home of Mexico City.
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Providing indefinite joy for the price of just one night at a hotel, this Instagram-worthy blow-up shelter is practically a portable tiny home that sets up within a few minutes.
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Why Utah's race matters nationally The new district is the biggest opportunity Utah Democrats have ever had for congressional representation, especially when the majority margin in Congress is minuscule.
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The crucial still was the one generated by the World Cup’s goal-line technology, which showed that a minuscule part of the ball was not over the line.
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“Wee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wee. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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