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Recent Examples of micro
The Golden Shield concept also tested emerging interceptor technologies, including micro-missile systems designed for short-range counter-drone defense.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Fahim appeared to be frustrated at the level of work Cuomo assigned him, the attorneys said, and claimed Cuomo was micro-managing him.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
The micro workouts included moves like rotini spiral planks, spaghetti curls and penne plié squats, along with star jacks, which were inspired by the new Protein+ star shape.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
As soft as pajamas yet lovely enough to wear out on the town (or around the ship), the micro modal fabric of these Saint Haven pants drapes elegantly, resists wrinkles, and has a relaxed fit that works equally well at a harbor-side bar or a breezy dinner ashore.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Fahim appeared to be frustrated at the level of work Cuomo assigned him, the attorneys said, and claimed Cuomo was micro-managing him.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
The micro workouts included moves like rotini spiral planks, spaghetti curls and penne plié squats, along with star jacks, which were inspired by the new Protein+ star shape.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
As soft as pajamas yet lovely enough to wear out on the town (or around the ship), the micro modal fabric of these Saint Haven pants drapes elegantly, resists wrinkles, and has a relaxed fit that works equally well at a harbor-side bar or a breezy dinner ashore.
—Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for micro
Adjective
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How about the little things, like the mini bar, or shower goodies?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Bernhardt is Deathstalker, a legendary swordsman stuck with a cursed amulet who befriends swamp monsters and teams with a mini wizard (voiced by Patton Oswalt) to stop a dark magic from ruling the land.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One of the best-skating prospects in the world, the 5-10, 178-pound Potter is a smallish but talented player who uses his electric speed to put defenders on their heels, create opportunistic chances, get out in transition and jump onto loose pucks.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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In general, vegetables should be sliced or cut into smallish pieces and precooked.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Incumbents need to build for a multi-model, multi-everything future in order to close the innovation gap and retake a leading role in defining the agentic era of AI.—
Sumeet Vaidya,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Zendaya looked model-esque and confident in the dress while striking poses and laughing in front of the event’s photographers, as captured in videos.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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It was found [that] the actual tumor was pretty small.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Then, the family says two others broke through a small window, manhandled their dogs and stole priceless mementos handed down through their family over generations, along with the cash.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Adjacent is a pocket-size terrace, with a view of the Paris skyline.—
Dana Thomas,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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In 1987, a Canadian prison inmate named Franco Brun, 22, died while trying to swallow a pocket-size Bible.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Whether still or striding, tiny or outsized, Giacometti’s elongated, upright figures persist as some of the most recognizable works of the post-World War Two era.—
Ara H. Merjian,
ARTnews.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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More than a toy, this plush companion acts as a surrogate mom after the tiny primate was rejected by his own mother, Kamaria, a first-time parent unable to form a maternal bond.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These microscopic, bubblelike structures carry proteins, toxins and other molecular signals that influence how the immune system of the host responds.—
Panteha Torabian,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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Welsh worked alone, hunched over specialized microscopic equipment.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The vintage-pink hue is perfect for the season, and the A-line cut brings fluid movement without overwhelming petite frames.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2026
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Available in both regular and petite lengths, the pants with a shorter inseam are ideal for my 5-foot-2 frame, hitting right at my ankle and pairing well with sneakers, sandals, or a short heel, depending on the occasion.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Micro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/micro. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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