as in dwarfs
a living thing much smaller than others of its kind
dik-diks, the diminutives of the antelope family
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At scale, this dwarfs data center optimization gains.—
Arjun Sharma,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 Feb. 2026 -
The ditch that’s up to 19 feet deep dwarfs the heavy machinery inside of it.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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From midgets to Indy cars, from sprint cars to stock cars, Stewart was at home behind the wheel.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Feb. 2026
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Sweet alyssum also naturally attracts insects that prey on common pests like thrips, mites, and aphids.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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How do eye mites cause itching and irritation?—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Diminutives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminutives. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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