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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
Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Providing intelligence can result in more than 10 years’ imprisonment, while aiding the enemy during wartime carries a minimum sentence of life imprisonment and, in extreme cases, the death penalty.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
After that, your fee will be 5% of each transfer (minimum $5).
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 May 2026
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Adjective
The company has a low minimum investment of $5,000, which is less than many competitors.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Providing intelligence can result in more than 10 years’ imprisonment, while aiding the enemy during wartime carries a minimum sentence of life imprisonment and, in extreme cases, the death penalty.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Noun
The Jura’s most famous and valuable wine is its Vin Jaune—French for yellow or golden wine—which is made from Savagnin and is matured in oak barrels for a minimum of 75 months during which the barrels are untouched until bottling.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
After that, your fee will be 5% of each transfer (minimum $5).
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimum
Noun
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The expectation of even a modicum of diversity within the halls of government could disappear quickly.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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In any case, being the last person on the email chain can return a modicum of dignity and control for job seekers after a rejection.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
2 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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Beginning it with starts from Mike Burrows on Friday and Spencer Arrighetti on Saturday — two of this starting rotation’s lone semblances of reliability — should provide some comfort.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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But Miami’s relief corps has struggled to find any semblance of consistency throughout conference play.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The album topped Billboard’s disco chart for seven weeks and eventually went gold—a major achievement given its minimal radio exposure.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Vital Essentials Freeze‑Dried Raw Chicken Hearts Dog Treats These freeze‑dried raw chicken heart treats are made with a single animal protein and minimal processing.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Mars’ between-song banter, though charming, frequently sounded scripted down to the syllable.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her lyrics were as interested in the sound of language as the meaning, stretching words like taffy and ping-ponging syllables around.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That specimen, which was uncovered in Alaska, is 100 ounces lighter.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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How much is silver per ounce today?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Noun
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So that put a big spark in there.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
11 May 2026
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And the Ducks’ power play, so lethal in the team’s first-round win over Edmonton and so ineffective in the first three games of this series, finally found a spark, scoring goals in each of the first two periods.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Minimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimum. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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