minimally

Definition of minimallynext

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Recent Examples of minimally In some cases, imaging or minimally invasive procedures—such as laparoscopy for endometriosis—may be used to confirm a diagnosis or guide treatment. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 14 July 2026 Regulators recently approved what officials call the world's first minimally invasive BCI device for commercial use, developed by Neuracle Medical Technology to regain some hand function after spinal cord injuries. Elaine Yu, CNBC, 11 July 2026 But they’ll also be disappointed to find that its scientific foundations remain intact, and the regulatory environment will be minimally changed as a result. ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 Those requirements were carefully crafted to prioritize mission over aesthetics, leaving much of the previous head of state interior layout minimally changed. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026 The healthiest choices are minimally processed, without additives and sweeteners. Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 For Central Texans, beef and other meat cooked using indirect heat and minimally seasoned with pepper and salt became the signature style. Adrian Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 This minimally invasive procedure allowed for a breast augmentation with virtually no downtime. Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Use Preparation Methods That Maintain Benefits Research indicates that the healthiest ways to prepare oats involve starting with whole or minimally processed oats and using methods that maintain significant amounts of beta-glucan. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimally
Adverb
  • On one hand, England fans are swigging beer in the sun with a familiar slightly nervous look on their face as the pressure is now on their team to deliver.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
  • Generally, rents have seen modest increases in coastal areas, while slightly declining in inland communities, though there are exceptions.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Adverb
  • McConnell, who at 84 is only the third-oldest member of the Senate, was admitted to the hospital on June 14 with barely any explanation.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • From the first minute of the game, France looked off the pace and off color and barely laid a glove on Spain.
    Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Adverb
  • The dozens of edits that Congress made have been minutely examined by historians and literary scholars.
    Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • Its standout feature is its hyper-deformable wheels, minutely structured from silicone, composite, and stainless steel, which create a soft, enlarged contact surface with the terrain.
    Tim Barber, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • But Korean pop music has scantly been recognized in the larger pop or general categories at the Grammys.
    Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Even the controversial inclusion of leading scorer Folarin Balogun, who started and was only marginally effective, couldn’t save them.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
  • Despite the sharp declines in semis, S & P 500 futures were only down marginally heading into Tuesday’s open.
    Fred Imbert, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Adverb
  • The company narrowly missed first-quarter revenue expectations in April, Reuters reported.
    Israel Schuman, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026
  • Finally, Lionel Messi's Argentina, having narrowly advanced, faces a defensive-minded Switzerland, with Argentina expected to win despite recent close calls.
    Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Adverb
  • Nationally, 61% of the 160 metro areas Pew studied were classified as somewhat or very unaffordable for young buyers in 2024 — up from just 41% in 2019.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • In sum, that means fewer than a tenth of all House seats are even somewhat competitive.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Adverb
  • In the book, the children have scarcely found food and shelter before the two sisters decide to teach their younger brother to read.
    Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • The World's Most Famous Arena, a place wreaking of hot dogs and athletic glory, had been so thoroughly transformed that one scarcely recognised it.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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“Minimally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimally. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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