as in bit
a very small amount
add just a skosh more blue to the paint mixture
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Recent Examples of skosh
My patty was a skosh too dry on a recent visit, perhaps a bit overcooked, but this is a solid meat-lover’s burger at a price point that’s sadly becoming rarer.
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 30 Oct. 2025
Cardenal Castle is a skosh more rustic than some of the other castles recently put up for sale.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Although only a skosh larger than its predecessor, Gerver suspected that his discovery reached the maximum possible size.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2025
Price growth slowed a skosh and inventory ticked up slightly across the nation’s biggest metros in the third quarter.
—cleveland, 12 Dec. 2021
The screen sizes range from 13.3 inches diagonally for the Dell XPS 13 to a skosh bigger (13.4) on the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, while the Dell XPS 15 has a 15.6-inch panel.
—Gordon Mah Ung, PCWorld, 13 Nov. 2019
Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 30 Oct. 2025
Cardenal Castle is a skosh more rustic than some of the other castles recently put up for sale.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
Although only a skosh larger than its predecessor, Gerver suspected that his discovery reached the maximum possible size.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 4 Feb. 2025
Price growth slowed a skosh and inventory ticked up slightly across the nation’s biggest metros in the third quarter.
—cleveland, 12 Dec. 2021
The screen sizes range from 13.3 inches diagonally for the Dell XPS 13 to a skosh bigger (13.4) on the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, while the Dell XPS 15 has a 15.6-inch panel.
—Gordon Mah Ung, PCWorld, 13 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skosh
Noun
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Shanahan said Height did a little bit of everything in college and will likely have multiple roles for the 49ers, comparing him to Byron Young and Jalon Walker, who played under new 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris with the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons, respectively.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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While the third season finale of Apple TV’s Shrinking felt decidedly like a series finale, the show will indeed be back for a fourth season, with the story moving just a little bit further down the road.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Within weeks, however, many responsibilities had been shifted to her—not only the dishes, but also the kneading of dough for bread, the cutting of onions and tomatoes, the sweeping and sprinkling of water in the courtyard each evening, and the milking of the cow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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The clams are left in their shells, and a generous sprinkling of parsley provides the finishing touch.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There was a glimmer of happiness on a night when the SDFC was no doubt seeing red.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The first quarter of the year seemed to offer a glimmer of hope when Tesla reported a modest 6 percent increase in sales year over year.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Flavor the tangy, no-bake filling with crushed pineapple, sweetened coconut flakes, and a splash of rum.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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This recipe uses walnuts instead of pecans, but keeps a healthy splash of bourbon.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Temperatures recover a tad, with highs in the 50s.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Need something a tad different?—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This desire to find connection in loss hints that death can often be more tangible to process than estrangement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The first hint of celebrity Once America became an independent nation, its hatred for the crown turned into intrigue.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And for all the effort to read between the lines, to connect the dots between moves and motivations, the truth is the Valkyries have given little away about what comes next.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Nanny Aimee -- our second in command -- was moving through the far corners of the house, waking up each of the littles, kissing sleepy eyelids, tugging my two toddlers gently forward into the day.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Then suddenly, every speck of pollen, dust and grime is impossible to ignore.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Skosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skosh. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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