as in humble
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness a meek girl who quietly went along with whatever her circle of friends wanted

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Recent Examples of meek Subsequently, Pakistan also bargained down the new American tariffs on its goods from 29% to 19% — relatively meek next to India’s rate. Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025 Sweeney plays a meek diner waitress named Penny Jo, who dreams of becoming a country singer and gets caught up in a bloody battle for a pricey Native American relic. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025 There was meek improvement for a typical household’s largest expense. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025 Only one of Justine’s students remains, a meek boy named Alex Lilly (Cary Christopher), who is hounded by the press and law enforcement, but ultimately cleared of any suspicion. Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for meek
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  • Established by friends and opticians Graham Cutler and Tony Gross in 1969, the duo’s firm quickly exploded in popularity well beyond its humble premises at 16 Knightsbridge Green.
    Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The humble soybean has become a flashpoint in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies after Beijing ceased all purchases from the US.
    Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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  • That Sutton whipped out his limbs like Stretch Armstrong and hauled in the dart for a modest 5-yard gain seemed only like a harbinger in hindsight.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • While the amount of nutrients in a single serving may be modest, these foods provide important compounds that support a balanced diet in this healthy dish that touts complex flavors.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • Finally, the Gators’ timid portal strategy is deliberate, not an unwillingness to adapt.
    Matt Baker, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Imagine a commissioner being called out like that directly and that timid, tepid statement.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Meek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meek. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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