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Recent Examples of low-level
Modern routines often involve waiting, repetition, and low-level restlessness.
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New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
By contrast, a meta-analysis of 60 prospective studies found no association between low-level drinking and overall cancer risk, aside from a weak link to breast cancer.
—Robert M. Kaplan, STAT, 1 Jan. 2026
This goes for chaotic inboxes, unread messages, and endless tabs, which create low-level cognitive noise.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Drug gangs, motivated by the lure of huge profits, have also developed flexible underground supply routes, which may be largely unaffected by military strikes that kill low-level gang members.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
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New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
By contrast, a meta-analysis of 60 prospective studies found no association between low-level drinking and overall cancer risk, aside from a weak link to breast cancer.
—Robert M. Kaplan, STAT, 1 Jan. 2026
This goes for chaotic inboxes, unread messages, and endless tabs, which create low-level cognitive noise.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Drug gangs, motivated by the lure of huge profits, have also developed flexible underground supply routes, which may be largely unaffected by military strikes that kill low-level gang members.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-level
Adjective
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And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2024
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Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
19 June 2023
Adjective
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Angel went for a respectful middle-of-the-road jab — complimenting her parenting and resilience, but maligning her for being petty.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
5 Jan. 2026
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Who is not petty or vindictive.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Even lesser-scale incidents like the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal and the Volkswagen emissions scandal erode trust in the institutions that help make our society possible and push it forward.—
Lindsey Witmer Collins,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Toronto’s Fred VanVleet appears to be the top target, but Miami’s Kyle Lowry, Utah’s Mike Conley and, perhaps to a lesser extent, Charlotte’s Terry Rozier have been linked to the team at various points.—
Staff Writer
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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The inspector general's investigation found that Reece and Ruff — who were supervisor and subordinate — did not disclose their romantic relationship, which is a violation of a city executive order.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Santa’s elves are subordinate Clauses.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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In Wednesday’s loss to Grand Canyon, junior forward Andrew Meadow attempted just two shots from the field, neither from beyond the arc, despite being one of the Broncos’ best shooters and the team’s second-leading scorer.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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One of the major contributors has been 6-foot-3 junior guard Johnny Thyfault, who’s averaging 16 points and has become a fan favorite because of his dunking skills.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tickets on the secondary market as of Thursday night ranged from $357 to more than $25,000.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Now, buyers are after two primary bedrooms and one secondary.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The most minor miscalculation can botch a landing.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Its versatile uses range from nourishing the lips to minor wound care—helping maintain hydration along the way.—
Kathleen Baird-Murray,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This can mean using a countertop water filter, installing an under-sink or faucet filter where needed, or even investing in a whole-home water filtration system.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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The under-center shift began in a Week 7 win over the Vikings.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Low-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-level. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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