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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
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
But in most cases, the performance of currently available models is similar to that of a disenchanted intern—hitting minimum benchmarks but struggling overall to produce quality work without a human hand to refine its output.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Calls for context or conversation While some Black leaders are calling for the statue's removal, others said that, at a minimum, more historical context should be added.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
For many credit card users, that combination of rapidly compounding interest charges and today's economic hurdles is now hard to overcome, and in certain cases, even the minimum credit card payments are becoming difficult to keep up with.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
But in most cases, the performance of currently available models is similar to that of a disenchanted intern—hitting minimum benchmarks but struggling overall to produce quality work without a human hand to refine its output.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
Suárez allowed three baserunners but faced the minimum through three innings and also got a two-pitch strikeout.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Calls for context or conversation While some Black leaders are calling for the statue's removal, others said that, at a minimum, more historical context should be added.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimum
Noun
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Subsequently, other insiders cautioned against making assumptions, but in a down year for both team and player, there could be at least a modicum of truth to the rumor.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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Subaru doesn’t pretend to value any modicum of luxury.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 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
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At least some semblance of production from the outfield, largely entwined with the bottom of the order, that had been so meager last year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Airports around the country also reportedly began returning to some semblance of normalcy.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The concentrated, weightless formula gives full coverage with minimal product for the most natural-looking finish.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Hazing findings heavily redacted In years past, the university has responded to open records requests by furnishing investigative documents related to hazing findings with minimal redactions.—
Matthew Kelly
April 6,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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What is missing from Davidson’s missive is a single word, even a syllable, that acknowledges what three-fourths of the world’s nations, the UN and the International Court of Justice have labeled Israeli war crimes in Gaza.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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And Falkous, for all that his bursts of mad atonality hit the ear first, knows precisely where to hammer in every syllable for the maximum impact.—
Alex Robert Ross,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Encourage them to have a small amount of fluid, about 3-4 ounces, every 15 minutes.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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These two accent marks—a quarter and an eighth of an ounce, respectively—utterly change the character of the drink.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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November 22 – December 21 Sagittarius, your spark finds a stable rhythm.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Sagittarius, your spark finds a stable rhythm.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Microplastics are tiny and sometimes invisible shreds of plastic that can be produced by the breakdown of plastic, the shedding of clothing fibers, manufacturing processes, and more.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rather than melting, the tangy, creamy pimento cheese spread, with cheese shreds still intact, created a bright counterpoint to the charred Angus beef smash burger.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Minimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimum. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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