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 veteran would be a small upgrade in the outfield for the Padres.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025 -
Those are the numbers for a 2.5-MW commercial-scale version, anyway; thus far, the idea has only been tested at smaller scale.—
Loz Blain
June 30,
New Atlas,
30 June 2025
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Though the damage was minimal, the USGA later confirmed he was fined an undisclosed amount for violating Rule 1.2a, which governs player conduct.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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When there's minimal to no oxygen, the spores can flourish.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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“Slightest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slightest. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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