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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
Their world of work had scarcely changed in a century.
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Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
Analysts note that the Russia Defense ministry has a habit of exaggerating advances when the frontlines are scarcely changing.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
And beyond a few ad hoc fire safety laws that were scarcely enforced, cities’ building codes and water infrastructure naively lagged far behind the threat cities were creating.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Forcing a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would scarcely be easier, since the narrow body of water lends itself to attacks on shipping that can be made quickly from the Iranian shore.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2026
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Michael Sheridan, Vanity Fair, 8 Apr. 2026
Analysts note that the Russia Defense ministry has a habit of exaggerating advances when the frontlines are scarcely changing.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
And beyond a few ad hoc fire safety laws that were scarcely enforced, cities’ building codes and water infrastructure naively lagged far behind the threat cities were creating.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Forcing a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would scarcely be easier, since the narrow body of water lends itself to attacks on shipping that can be made quickly from the Iranian shore.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarcely
Adverb
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Many of them are unknowns barely registering one percent of support.—
Simeon Tegel,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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Crafted from an ultra-smooth, barely-there fabric for easy wear from the plane to plans, these comfy pants rival your pajamas in the best way.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Two years later, at age 19, Holmes and Alexander pleaded no contest to second-degree murder, receiving terms of confinement that can go no later than their 25th birthdays, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The monitor is also TÜV Rheinland 3-star eye comfort certified, which means the monitor minimizes eyestrain, no matter how long your gaming sessions are.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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While the broader luxury market has cooled slightly compared to last year, these high-end pockets are playing by a different set of rules.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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If fingerprints or grease are still there, try a slightly stronger method, but stay gentle.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But a never ending stream of soft contact leading to one zero after another on the scoreboard.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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But most work never got off the ground, mired in red tape, corruption, and security risks due to the Taliban insurgency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Worse still, Britain's kerosene stockpiles are very low — just one month's worth of supplies — compared with most of the rest of the world.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Rea took the bulk of the innings following lefty Riley Martin’s perfect opening frame that required just six pitches to retire the top of the Phillies’ order.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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What should be making this awkward for the Lincoln Club is Jung’s championing higher taxes in his city, which is hardly a conservative or business-friendly approach to government.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Josh’s presence or absence hardly matters.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Scarcely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarcely. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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