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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
But the premium seating at Jerry’s World, as AT&T Stadium is sometimes known, was on a scale that those who built the Astrodome could scarcely have imagined.
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John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Similarly, Xavier Legette was scarcely used as a pass-catcher, reeling in just one catch for one yard in the first three quarters.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
Goldman Sachs nine years ago splashily moved investment bankers to Dallas, Atlanta, and other heartland cities — and has scarcely mentioned the initiative since.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
This story retains a hold on people to a degree that most are likely scarcely aware of.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
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John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Similarly, Xavier Legette was scarcely used as a pass-catcher, reeling in just one catch for one yard in the first three quarters.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
Goldman Sachs nine years ago splashily moved investment bankers to Dallas, Atlanta, and other heartland cities — and has scarcely mentioned the initiative since.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
This story retains a hold on people to a degree that most are likely scarcely aware of.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarcely
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For families This is the rare wilderness lodge where kids aren't just tolerated—they're given the kind of freedom that barely exists anymore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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So far, that promise has barely materialized.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
10 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, researchers have yet to explore whether cows can use tools to scratch the backs of their human friends, an ability that would no doubt be welcome by farmers with hard-to-reach itches.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Then, the individual must display the key information (which appears after form submission) on a 3x5 postcard and postmark it no later than three days after the end of the entry period.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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One slightly wrong rate in a budget, procurement forecast, or loan estimate easily moves millions of dollars in the wrong direction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Pale pink flower clusters that appear on the light green foliage in summer, slightly earlier than other sedum varieties.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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Benn, a 17-year veteran, played with a visor for the first time in 1,216 career games, leaving Nashville center Ryan O'Reilly, Minnesota defenseman Zach Bogosian, and Sharks winger Ryan Reaves as the last three active players who have never worn a visor in an NHL game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Despite some promising opportunities late, the equalizer never came as the Comets fell to a third consecutive defeat.—
Nathan Dunn,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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Exploring that store is just the beginning, as my photos show.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Benjamin Montalvo was just 21 when he was struck from behind while riding a bike with friends in front of his old high school back in June 2020.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The cover is sturdy and hardly noticeable, so the cleaning staff will likely not remove it.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Quick was hardly to blame for New York's eighth defeat in nine games, with mistakes by teammates in front of him putting the veteran goaltender in all sorts of difficult positions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Scarcely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarcely. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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