1
as in thin
being of less than usual width
a slim volume of poetry
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2
as in slender
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
the pressure on ballet dancers to remain gracefully slim
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3
as in sparse
less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable
slim pickings at the garage sale
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as in small
small in degree
a slim chance is still better than none
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Recent Examples of slim
Employers across the country added a slim 50,000 jobs in December, and just under 600,000 for all of 2025, according to the Labor Department.
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Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
Providers told The Times that the funding freeze could imperil child-care centers, many of which operate on slim margins.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
While its calf-skimming height is great for tucking in leggings and pants (therefore keeping hems dry in wet winter weather), its slim silhouette also fits seamlessly under wide-leg jeans and relaxed pants.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
This slim stretch of land (about 16 miles long) also runs along the Gulf of Mexico, and has the same sparkling green water and white sand—although the shores here are markedly less crowded and lodging tends to be less expensive.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
Providers told The Times that the funding freeze could imperil child-care centers, many of which operate on slim margins.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
While its calf-skimming height is great for tucking in leggings and pants (therefore keeping hems dry in wet winter weather), its slim silhouette also fits seamlessly under wide-leg jeans and relaxed pants.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
This slim stretch of land (about 16 miles long) also runs along the Gulf of Mexico, and has the same sparkling green water and white sand—although the shores here are markedly less crowded and lodging tends to be less expensive.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slim
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Yimobra Memory Foam Bath Mat, $9 with Prime The bath mat is made from memory foam that feels plush underfoot and cushions each step, unlike thin cotton mats.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There’s also a secret pocket in the waistband for storing small slender items like credit cards or an ID.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s more to the TV than its ultra-slender dimensions, though.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 Jan. 2026
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Even though the snow in the Rockies is sparse, Colorado ski-makers are still gearing up to sell the latest and greatest.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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In a landscape where authenticity has become increasingly sparse, the rapper is proof that sometimes the best way to engage an audience is by simply being yourself.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
8 Jan. 2026
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The founders argue that automation should be accessible to smaller operators, including neighborhood bars and private event spaces.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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There can be 30 minutes of small waves before a sneaker wave strikes.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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During this time frame, a narrow, intense lake-effect snow band, only about 10 miles wide, will be capable of thunder, wind gusts near 35 mph and near-zero visibility at its peak.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The climb is infamous for its heart-pumping switchbacks and vertiginous jaunt along a narrow sliver of crag.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bongiovi wore a red, velvet suit with a skinny black tie to the premiere and the after-party.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Style them with a pleated skirt and sweater for a preppy edge, pull them over skinny jeans for a streamlined look, or pair them with a sweater dress for date night.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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The capacity for attention on books is so scarce, more so every year.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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And the buildout is putting stress on local water resources that communities worry will cause shortages, with 160 new facilities located in areas with scarce supply, according to Bloomberg.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Using his off hand, Brown spun the ball off the glass and through the hoop while Shead fouled him.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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In November 2022, the four college students were found stabbed to death in an off-campus home in the small community of Moscow, Idaho.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Slim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slim. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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