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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While that’s painful for house hunters, note that the surge was the 18th-smallest among states and trailed the 93% jump nationally.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As for wages, upon ratification, all WGSU members will receive a minimum 4% salary increase retroactive to January 1, 2026, an additional 4% increase in August 2026, and a third 4% increase in August 2027.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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Airport theory is a travel hack most experts warn against in which flyers arrive to the airport with the absolutely minimum amount of time necessary to make their flight, often getting to their gate just before the doors close to be the last person to board.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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August 23 – September 22 One small fix today could make everything run better.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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These mad scientists then trained a small flock of sheep to recognize four celebrities—Emma Watson, Barack Obama, Jake Gyllenhaal, and the BBC newsreader Fiona Bruce—from their pictures on the internet.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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The album topped Billboard’s disco chart for seven weeks and eventually went gold—a major achievement given its minimal radio exposure.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Vital Essentials Freeze‑Dried Raw Chicken Hearts Dog Treats These freeze‑dried raw chicken heart treats are made with a single animal protein and minimal processing.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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“Slightest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slightest. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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