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as in barely
by a very small margin
was scarcely able to walk after the near-fatal accident
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as in no
certainly not
I scarcely think that one person being sick is an "epidemic"
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Recent Examples of scarcely
Richmond is scarcely remembered today, even in Britain.
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Danielle Allen, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Many critics of such wanton cosmic acquisitiveness balk at the idea of scarcely regulated private-sector lunar strip-mining.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The year is 1999, and the city’s evolution into a scarcely affordable tech capital is in progress, but not yet complete.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 May 2026
Other criteria, like equity and sustainability, were scarcely considered at all.
—Ryan Huling, Time, 7 May 2026
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Danielle Allen, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Many critics of such wanton cosmic acquisitiveness balk at the idea of scarcely regulated private-sector lunar strip-mining.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
The year is 1999, and the city’s evolution into a scarcely affordable tech capital is in progress, but not yet complete.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 May 2026
Other criteria, like equity and sustainability, were scarcely considered at all.
—Ryan Huling, Time, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarcely
Adverb
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With the front line barely moving as swarms of drones hinder advances, both sides have sought an edge by launching long-range strikes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Bargatze likes to be the butt of the joke, casting himself as the hapless but well-meaning dad who can barely keep track of his day-to-day needs.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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The leadership of 60 Minutes is no longer recognizable.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Fort Moultrie National Monument no longer has information related to rising sea levels that threaten Charleston Harbor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Thin ties dropped from the neckline of the bohemian-leaning silhouette, giving the dress a slightly undone finish against the high-shine black heels.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 June 2026
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Upgrading to the faster 150Mbps tier costs just slightly more, coming in at £22 ($29) a month on the 24-month plan or £32 ($43) on the flexible monthly option.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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But on the other hand the club also needed power, and even in a best case scenario Durbin never projected as someone who’d move the needle much in that area.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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These two great rivals never raced each other again.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Lunch and dinner are just as healthy, with simple recipes allowing the fresh food to shine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Our angel was right there on the sidewalk, just past the young men.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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That payout was hardly a drop in Musk’s ocean of wealth, which is valued at $826 billion, according to Forbes.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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But what Francis experienced hardly seemed humane.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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“Scarcely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarcely. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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