as in lowest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible
the gymnast won the gold medal only because he made the fewest mistakes
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There is no minimum size requirement on any fish.—
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This project will create those 225 positions through 2030, with a minimum average wage of $108,400.—
Brian Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Fewest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fewest. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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