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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By attracting ladybugs and lacewings, cilantro brings in the main predators for potato-eating insects like aphids, mites, whiteflies, and thrips.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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Keep in mind that mites, bagworms, and root rot can be common issues when growing Italian cypress, says Abdi.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Diminutives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diminutives. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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