as in whisper
something small in size, amount, or range
a nutshell of a fan base
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Recent Examples of nutshell
In a nutshell, this contrast between Ella’s DIY cellphone-free group funfest and the costly do-it-alone alternative encapsulates key components underpinning today’s troubling rise in depression and anxiety in our adolescents.
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Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
In a nutshell, the notion of randomness is not well defined, unless there is a process associated with it.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 12 June 2025
That, in a nutshell, is why Maurice was hired three years ago.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 15 June 2025
This, in a nutshell, is what happened to the Patent Office.
—Joe Hudicka, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025
In a nutshell, the notion of randomness is not well defined, unless there is a process associated with it.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 12 June 2025
That, in a nutshell, is why Maurice was hired three years ago.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 15 June 2025
This, in a nutshell, is what happened to the Patent Office.
—Joe Hudicka, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutshell
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Every new headline—whether a cease-fire whisper or another drone strike—moves Brent and insurance quotes long before drilling rigs or pipelines can respond.—
Guney Yildiz,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Jane spoke barely above a whisper to an attentive jury throughout her afternoon testimony.—
Larry Neumeister,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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By offering more opportunities for residents to maximize efficiency and upgrade to state-of-the-art equipment, Maryland residents can access life-saving cooling each summer at a fraction of the cost.—
Josh Tulkin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 June 2025
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Especially in a world where some of these celebrity products already exist on drugstore shelves for a fraction of the cost.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
15 June 2025
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The Parks and Recreation star, who was part of the sketch comedy show's cast from 2001 to 2008, reflected on SNL during a conversation with her former costar Will Forte on her podcast Good Hang.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
19 June 2025
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The strike on Soroka Medical Center, in the city of Beersheba, was part of a wider barrage from Iran, hitting neighborhoods in Tel Aviv, including Holon and Ramat Gan.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
19 June 2025
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Slightly nutty flavors in a crunchy, enticing mouthful of caramel and slight green apples in this Chardonnay.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Gilman nails all of it, chirping mouthfuls of dialogue in a manner that evades naturalism but still feels appropriate to this reflective-beyond-his-years kid.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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The league presents a taste of professional baseball — one with a shorter season and a focus on instruction — before players are moved to Low-A Delmarva to start their climb up the minor league ladder in hopes of making it to the major leagues.—
Jacob Calvin Meyer,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Here’s why chili peppers may be good for you and how to heat up your diet for both taste and health.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
17 June 2025
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The clearest takeaway from those snippets is that the Galaxy S25 Edge will play a role in the Fold 7’s design.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Cardi has teased snippets of the single on social media in recent months, and the positive reception has finally led to a full release.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
17 June 2025
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Forensic scientists showed the jury tiny red bits of plastic stuck in the fabric of O’Keefe’s sweatshirt, and pieces of Read’s taillight near where the body was found.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
18 June 2025
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There’s familiarity, there’s evolution and there’s a little bit of something for all demographics of music too, not just country.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
18 June 2025
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The bulk of the work is usually left to the cast: the routine version of a movie involves pictures of actors acting, like audiovisual fragments of plays.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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During their excavations, the scientists also found several artifacts, including charcoal and fragments of broken ceramics.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 June 2025
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“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutshell. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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