as in scantily
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Recent Examples of meagerly
When opportunities arise, whether lowly paid or not, we’re often left with no other choice than to take the role that pays meagerly.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 1 Sep. 2025
Fraser hopes against hope that this whole debacle will increase their tip, however meagerly.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meagerly
Adverb
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One of my favorite spots was the Social Club, which carries a refined, slightly speakeasy feel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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March brings with it the prospect of longer, lighter days (thank you, Daylight Savings), slightly warmer weather, and overall happier moods.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Stock futures are little changed this morning.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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In That Time When, Popular Science tells the weirdest, surprising, and little-known stories that shaped science, engineering, and innovation.—
Anne Ewbank,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Even in the nominally slow movement, which McKay managed to make both songful and and buoyant, this is happy music.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In Maduro’s Venezuela, elections – at least nominally – would be held almost every year.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Meagerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meagerly. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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