as in sparse
less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable
computer equipment that would be prohibitively expensive, given the rural school's exiguous resources
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Recent Examples of exiguous
And because those games can be exiguous, mid-major teams can ill afford to squander those opportunities when presented.
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Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2023
The holiday sales came as a jolt after China’s exiguous ticket sales of recent weeks.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2022
Their taste is undeveloped or chronically exiguous.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 2 Apr. 2022
Michael Arinze, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2023
The holiday sales came as a jolt after China’s exiguous ticket sales of recent weeks.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2022
Their taste is undeveloped or chronically exiguous.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 2 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exiguous
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Prevent seeds from establishing by maintaining a healthy lawn, stop seed germination with pre-emergent herbicides, Maintain a Healthy Lawn Dandelions thrive in thin, sparse lawns and garden beds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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The trend left a lasting impact on Marchand and others in her generation who were left with sparse, barely-there brows.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago was warmer than average during the 2023-24 season, which meant snow was scarce.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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This gap is particularly pronounced in countries without a long-standing tradition of immigration, such as Austria and Germany, where clinical studies on menopause among migrant populations remain scarce.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Exiguous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exiguous. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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