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being the least in amount, number, or size possible
spent the minimum amount necessary to acquire the property
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Recent Examples of minimum
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Then came minimum-wage hikes in state after state, including not just liberal New York and California but also Missouri, Nebraska, Florida, and Alaska—red states where voters, given the direct choice, said yes.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
If a storm hits, each household should be self-sufficient for a minimum of three days.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
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Adjective
The two sources said the department’s northern division — where the mass shooting occurred — had seven officers assigned to work that area at the time, less than the department’s minimum staffing level of 14 officers in that division.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Then came minimum-wage hikes in state after state, including not just liberal New York and California but also Missouri, Nebraska, Florida, and Alaska—red states where voters, given the direct choice, said yes.
—Nick Hanauer, The Atlantic, 22 May 2026
Noun
In the past, the unions only needed a majority of whoever turned out for the election, and there was no minimum.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026
If a storm hits, each household should be self-sufficient for a minimum of three days.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimum
Noun
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This caused a great clamor of approval, and a modicum of tepid ooh-la-la disapproval by the folks who actually approved but who were too cowardly to say so, back in the day.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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As temperatures spike and humidity rises, trying to stay cool while maintaining even the smallest modicum of sartorial finesse can be… challenging, to say the least.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.—
Hartford Courant,
courant.com,
30 Sep. 2017
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Related: Here are some tricks from the CDC for de-ticking yourself: • Put your clothes in the dryer on high heat for a minim of six minutes.—
Valerie Lego,
Detroit Free Press,
20 June 2017
Adjective
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While that’s painful for house hunters, note that the surge was the 18th-smallest among states and trailed the 93% jump nationally.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some semblance of discipline will have found its way into your system by way of the early morning wakeup calls, sumptuously clean eating, and happy exercise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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The Miami Marlins have been yearning for some semblance of consistency from Eury Perez this season.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Although this bag features a unique design, it can also be worn with a casual, more minimal outfit, as its neutral colorways pair easily with any outfit.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
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Once the major design players were set, Silva used minimal, yet interesting, artwork and white bedding to keep the room in equilibrium.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
25 May 2026
Noun
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The stress is always on the second-to-last syllable, giving the language a swinging, singsongy quality.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Rigby said Tassel pulls information on the cultural origin of names to better understand how to pronounce each syllable, which helps reduce errors -- especially on names that aren't Anglo-based.—
Kendall Staton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2026
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Management maintained the production forecast for 2026 at 860,000 to 940,000 gold equivalent ounces.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Course three is a choice of either a 6-ounce HWD filet with a bone marrow wine sauce and potatoes, or the brick chicken with corn and petite peppers.—
Ella Gonzales
May 22,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 May 2026
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The astro-weather brings creative sparks, romantic curiosity and a chance to see yourself through someone else’s eyes.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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“Minimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimum. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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