as in handful
a small number
a few of the songs on the album are good, but most are forgettable
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Recent Examples of few
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Green Day’s summer European run has not been without a few minor hiccups.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
This could, in theory, net the Heat a few assets while also possibly getting Robinson’s salary completely off its books without getting any salary in return by dealing him into another team’s midlevel or trade exception.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Quiet and largely seasonably pleasant weather will settle across the Kansas City area on Tuesday, giving the metro a break from the heat and storms of the past few days, according to the National Weather Service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
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Noun
Contributor Deanna Pai also sung its praises in her review, emphasizing not only the comfortable fit but also its ability to reduce redness, calm skin, and visibly veil a few dark spots during her two-week trial.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Green Day’s summer European run has not been without a few minor hiccups.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 1 July 2025
This could, in theory, net the Heat a few assets while also possibly getting Robinson’s salary completely off its books without getting any salary in return by dealing him into another team’s midlevel or trade exception.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Quiet and largely seasonably pleasant weather will settle across the Kansas City area on Tuesday, giving the metro a break from the heat and storms of the past few days, according to the National Weather Service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for few
Noun
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According to the study, of these children a few died of respiratory issues, a few of fever, a handful of diarrhea.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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There are a handful of factors to consider when planning for your farm stand inventory.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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China is on a separate timeline for negotiating with the U.S., with its 90-day pause beginning May 14, though the two countries have already reached a limited deal.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 July 2025
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For one, many states expanded vote by mail for health and safety reasons during the 2020 election, but some reverted back to more limited programs ahead of the 2024 election.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
1 July 2025
Noun
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According to People, the couple hosted a welcome party for their guests in a closed cloister adjacent to the Madonna dell'Orto church Thursday night.—
Janelle Ash , Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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Fans of Brown and Scott's popular jewelry shared kind words for the couple in the comment section.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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“Few.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/few. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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