as in smallest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible
there's not the slightest chance that your plan will work
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Adjective
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The minimum penalty is the lesser of $525 this year or 100% of the tax owed.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026 -
From 1970 to 1998, the minimum order for Treasury bills was $10,000, after which it was reduced to $1,000 and then to $100.—
Colin Dodds,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It was found [that] the actual tumor was pretty small.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Then, the family says two others broke through a small window, manhandled their dogs and stole priceless mementos handed down through their family over generations, along with the cash.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The bar is small, minimal, and rooted in a brutalist design philosophy.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Purchasing decisions can be made in seconds, leaving brands with minimal opportunity to connect authentically, build trust, and feel relevant in the customer’s environment.—
Jarrod Martin,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Slightest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slightest. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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