1
as in barely
by a very small margin
was scarcely able to walk after the near-fatal accident
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2
as in no
certainly not
I scarcely think that one person being sick is an "epidemic"
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Recent Examples of scarcely
Since then, science and industry have made incredible advances, leading to changes Malthus would have scarcely found credible.
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Roy Scranton, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2025
Wynonna has scarcely discussed her daughter’s legal troubles publicly.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Mind you, there were more than 20 in the last one, and that was scarcely more than two weeks ago, so perhaps that’s no surprise.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Life on these worlds would have to lurk underground for reasons other than thirst alone because their surface is scarcely shielded by an atmosphere and constantly bombarded with lethal cosmic rays.
—Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 17 Aug. 2025
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Roy Scranton, JSTOR Daily, 18 Sep. 2025
Wynonna has scarcely discussed her daughter’s legal troubles publicly.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Mind you, there were more than 20 in the last one, and that was scarcely more than two weeks ago, so perhaps that’s no surprise.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Life on these worlds would have to lurk underground for reasons other than thirst alone because their surface is scarcely shielded by an atmosphere and constantly bombarded with lethal cosmic rays.
—Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarcely
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Although the closures account for barely 1% of Starbucks’ footprint, the cost-cutting includes the layoffs of roughly 900 employees.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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So only one overwhelmed person at a time was allowed to weep when daily frustrations piled up, like barely being able to keep up with a busy lunch crowd or when the aluminum on the bottom of the pan burned and ruined the custard, forcing them to throw it away and waste dozens of eggs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The actor's appeal will no doubt help Chad Powers draw viewers in — but those that stick around may be frustrated by the comedy's abrupt finale.—
Kristen Baldwin,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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Word of Starbucks cafe closures is rippling across Southern California, with social media posts and letters in café doorways alerting customers that their coffee stop is soon to be no more.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ohio State University, which enrolls the most international students in Ohio, reported a 37% drop in first-year international students and a slightly smaller number of total international students this year.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Cook, stirring often, until apples are slightly softened, about 8 minutes.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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As the more intellectual and empathetic Vladimir, Winter achingly conveys his hopeful optimism and crippling realization that Godot, in fact, may never arrive.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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They should never be asked to abide by restrictions intended for government staff.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
28 Sep. 2025
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One point is needed to open each door between rooms, and some rooms have multi-point penalties just for entering.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Check out our favorite Nordstrom sale picks below, with accessories starting at just $8.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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This was hardly the end of the weekend for the Swiss timepiece company, though, which has a long history of supporting film, cultural and sporting events, including their three-year partnership with Film at Lincoln Center.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Instead of becoming that traveler and going barefoot on the plane, slip on these foldable slippers instead, which hardly take up any space in your suitcase and will instantly transform your flight into a first-class experience.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Scarcely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarcely. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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