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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
For a film about jazz, there is scarcely a person of color in sight — a likely byproduct of its production context, though one that casts the text in intriguing relief.
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Ben Croll, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Barely eating, scarcely speaking, Jeanne endured.
—Allegra Goodman, Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Since Arteta was appointed in December 2019, Arsenal have tended to spend more heavily on youngsters (though scarcely anything has been spent on under-21s, reflecting their productive academy).
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Otherwise that proves to be a checklist of several things the movie scarcely touches on at all.
—Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
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Ben Croll, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
Barely eating, scarcely speaking, Jeanne endured.
—Allegra Goodman, Literary Hub, 11 Feb. 2026
Since Arteta was appointed in December 2019, Arsenal have tended to spend more heavily on youngsters (though scarcely anything has been spent on under-21s, reflecting their productive academy).
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Otherwise that proves to be a checklist of several things the movie scarcely touches on at all.
—Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarcely
Adverb
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Encarnacion, 28, barely played last year due to awful injury luck.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
21 Feb. 2026
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If your current carry-on rattles, tips, or barely survives a weekend away, consider this your sign.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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But size did him no good against the smaller Kotoshoho, who took control of the match early on by reaching around Onosato’s arm to grab his mawashi, thereby pinning the limb to his body.—
Joshua Hunt,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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One thing that’s a near certainty every year is that there will be several local teams in the tournament field, and this year is no different.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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One of my favorite spots was the Social Club, which carries a refined, slightly speakeasy feel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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March brings with it the prospect of longer, lighter days (thank you, Daylight Savings), slightly warmer weather, and overall happier moods.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Santa Margarita never had a chance.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The cheapest seat could be gotten for just $24 on popular ticket app Ticketmaster only an hour before the game.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The first act of my adventure started just outside the city of Córdoba, in what felt like a perfect place to unwind before delving into the local culture.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Add this device to your carry-on or checked bag if you’re stressed about incurring overweight bag fees while traveling—it’ll hardly take up any space in your suitcase.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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That rule is hardly written in stone, however, and could be overturned.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Scarcely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarcely. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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