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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
Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
According to the Labor Law Center, all of Idaho’s neighbors except for Wyoming and Utah have increased state minimum wage since the federal minimum last increased.
—Kate Linderman, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2025
His lawsuit claims that if fully developed, the area could require as many as 450 parking spaces under the parking minimum requirements the city repealed in 2021.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
These are the minimum and recommended specs for PC players:
PC players will also need to enable Secure Boot in order to play the full game and the Open Beta.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Put them in the freezer for 2-3 days at minimum, and leave for up to a week.
—Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025
According to the Labor Law Center, all of Idaho’s neighbors except for Wyoming and Utah have increased state minimum wage since the federal minimum last increased.
—Kate Linderman, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2025
His lawsuit claims that if fully developed, the area could require as many as 450 parking spaces under the parking minimum requirements the city repealed in 2021.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 Aug. 2025
These are the minimum and recommended specs for PC players:
PC players will also need to enable Secure Boot in order to play the full game and the Open Beta.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimum
Noun
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There was a modicum of improvement in cookies that included peanut butter, such as the Peanut Butter Crisp featuring Butterfinger, since there was a bit more saltiness to enjoy.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
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Hill Road was the race’s longshot at 18-1, and provided a modicum of fun for players who held the $20.20 trifecta (on a $2 bet).—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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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
Noun
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People often readily decide to judge each other and assign a semblance of negative associations accordingly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The hypocrisy of a society continually looking for scapegoats to assign blame while refusing to examine its own dark heart provides a semblance of subtext.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Observers should look toward east, ideally from a location with a clear horizon and minimal light pollution.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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At the constitutionally minimal age of 25, Cawthorn was among the youngest House members ever and drew negative headlines over several scandals, embarrassing videos, unhinged rhetoric, and run-ins with the law.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Aug. 2025
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The 28 songs that Gaga, her dancers and band performed Tuesday night come at you with big choruses, soaring melodies, catchy hooks, fun strings of nonsense syllables and her signature deployment of eclectic styles — disco, glam rock, ’80s boogie, house, heavy metal and Daft Punk.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 July 2025
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While Venus whispers sweet nothings, Mars is in your curious third house, fact-checking every syllable and detail.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Add about a half ounce to your drink to give it more complexity.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Pixel 10 and 10 Pro share identical dimensions at 6.02 by 2.83 by 0.34 inches (HWD), though the 10 weighs 7.2 ounces and the 10 Pro weighs 7.3 ounces.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Stephanie Tharpe: What was the initial spark for this?—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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On offense, another Miami youngster provided a spark.—
Isaac Azout,
Miami Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The secret payout was wrong and eliminated any shred of trust.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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This is because pre-shredded varieties contain anti-caking agents and preservatives, which help the shreds stay separated but also affect the cheese's flavor and texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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“Minimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimum. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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