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as in barely
by a very small margin
I thought the first one was slightly better
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as in little
in a very small quantity or degree
he was slightly curious about the identity of the wine, but not enough to bother asking
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Recent Examples of slightly
The slightly older cohort of Gen Zers enjoyed thousands more open roles and half the competition that their peers face today.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Add the white and pale green scallion pieces, cooking and stirring occasionally until the scallions are slightly charred, about 3 minutes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
After a brief struggle for traction, the robot regained control by crouching slightly, mimicking a human posture to exert force.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Nutty cashew pieces provided a satisfying crunch, while the cookie itself had a delightfully crisp, slightly chewy texture — a reminder that gluten-free doesn’t mean flavor-free.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
The deluxe cabins are slightly smaller, but ingenious, with sofabeds and stools that pull double duty as couches and coffee tables.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Shares in DraftKings and FanDuel parent Flutter were down slightly on Tuesday in the immediate aftermath of the Truth Social announcement.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
However, the experience of getting a mammogram is slightly different for those with breast implants because the technician will take additional images.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2025
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Add the white and pale green scallion pieces, cooking and stirring occasionally until the scallions are slightly charred, about 3 minutes.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
After a brief struggle for traction, the robot regained control by crouching slightly, mimicking a human posture to exert force.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Nutty cashew pieces provided a satisfying crunch, while the cookie itself had a delightfully crisp, slightly chewy texture — a reminder that gluten-free doesn’t mean flavor-free.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
The deluxe cabins are slightly smaller, but ingenious, with sofabeds and stools that pull double duty as couches and coffee tables.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Shares in DraftKings and FanDuel parent Flutter were down slightly on Tuesday in the immediate aftermath of the Truth Social announcement.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
However, the experience of getting a mammogram is slightly different for those with breast implants because the technician will take additional images.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slightly
Adverb
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Nashville could have scored before Messi’s opener when Jacob Shaffelburg found open space to attack but managed only a weak shot that barely troubled Rocco Rios Novo.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to Bookman, his partner was struggling with substance abuse and was barely able to stay afloat, even with the success of his invention.—
Otto Rabe,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Stock futures were little changed Monday evening following a big rally to start the week.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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While Nexperia is little known outside the industry, its site says the company has more than 6,000 products qualified for use in automobiles, and shipments of 110 billion of its products annually.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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To increase the challenge of this exercise, place a resistance band around your thighs just above your knees.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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Getty Images Rarely would a head coach whose team conceded seven goals in a home game just over one week earlier be described as being in a good position.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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This way, a household that reports nominally higher income — but not an increase in buying power — doesn’t tip over into a higher tax.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
22 Oct. 2025
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Even with nominally neutral districts, Republicans only have about 17% of California’s House seats despite 38% of state voters backing Trump in 2024.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Later that month, Republicans narrowly blocked a resolution against the global tariffs.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Paul Reed narrowly missed a double-double with 13 points, nine rebounds and two blocks, stepping up in Duren and Stewart’s absence to play a meaningful 19 minutes.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Chicken farming contributes non-negligibly to Earth’s greenhouse gas emissions, albeit less so than the beef and lamb industries.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Moon, whose magnetic field is negligibly small, does not regulate itself in this fashion at all.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Pat your skin dry with a towel and leave it somewhat damp.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Even then, this wave of coach firings was somewhat predictable.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Slightly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slightly. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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