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Recent Examples of minimally
This could revolutionize treatments for conditions like uterine cancer, endometriosis, or fibroids, all of which currently lack precise, minimally invasive drug delivery options.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
More severe hemorrhoids may require a minimally invasive procedure to cut off the blood supply or shrink the tissue.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Sep. 2025
These are usually minimally invasive, outpatient procedures.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Parts of Beirut seem to have been written off, after a series of disasters even a minimally competent government could have averted.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Amazon gave the new War very little marketing push, leading to Aiello to tap his old friend (and my neighbor) Lynda Dorf, a long-time entertainment publicity executive, to stir the pot at least minimally.
—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
One method entails minimally invasive liposuction while the other freezes fat cells.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
His clinic is renowned for providing the best care, specializing in natural hairline design and minimally invasive FUE and DHI treatments.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
It is implanted in the left side of the neck via a minimally invasive outpatient procedure, under anesthetic.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
More severe hemorrhoids may require a minimally invasive procedure to cut off the blood supply or shrink the tissue.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Sep. 2025
These are usually minimally invasive, outpatient procedures.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Parts of Beirut seem to have been written off, after a series of disasters even a minimally competent government could have averted.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Amazon gave the new War very little marketing push, leading to Aiello to tap his old friend (and my neighbor) Lynda Dorf, a long-time entertainment publicity executive, to stir the pot at least minimally.
—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
One method entails minimally invasive liposuction while the other freezes fat cells.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
His clinic is renowned for providing the best care, specializing in natural hairline design and minimally invasive FUE and DHI treatments.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
It is implanted in the left side of the neck via a minimally invasive outpatient procedure, under anesthetic.
—New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimally
Adverb
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That's slightly below Fried's deal, but Valdez will be the best lefty starter on the market, so someone will likely surpass that projection.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Try the curry and other unlisted offerings Cranston’s favorite is Japanese curry, a mildly spiced and slightly sweet, rich brown curry sauce served with steamed rice.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Fired from elite law firm Tinley Britt after an argument with his boss (John Slattery), Rudy barely pauses for breath before launching into righteous combat.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Osaka looked at the ball, barely moved her feet, and then looked at the ground.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The statements are minutely detailed, suggesting the military keeps a close eye on its finances.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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The kernel of the script imagined Ruth’s movements through her longtime home for the final time—a marvelous, minutely observed sequence that opens the film—and then her new home for the first time.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was marginally down.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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If the ridership falls off even marginally, the result could render the service unprofitable.—
Michael Boyd,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The conference is in New York City, and most conferences aren’t narrowly focused on my practice area.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Public institutions can legally establish time, place and manner restrictions on free expression as long as these restrictions are narrowly tailored.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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However, details of what the spending may entail remain somewhat vague.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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The excitement following a superb victory at Manchester City was quelled somewhat by a home defeat to Bournemouth, but optimism endures that Frank’s side can clinch a top-five spot.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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No island would be big enough for the both of them; Howard’s movie, for no want of effort, proves scarcely more accommodating.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
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Wynonna has scarcely discussed her daughter’s legal troubles publicly.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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At Novant, the upfront cost is almost $3,000 for 24/7 access to a provider through two clinics in the region, Hallmark Care and Traditions Concierge Medicine in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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The eagles' first flights were often clumsy, almost embarrassing affairs, according to Parker.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Minimally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimally. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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