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as in thin
being of less than usual width
a slim volume of poetry
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as in slender
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
the pressure on ballet dancers to remain gracefully slim
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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
Replace wire and plastic hangers with equally slim but sturdier alternatives, like velvet or wood hangers.
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Abbie Harrison, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
Republicans hold a slim majority, and so far, no GOP lawmakers have signed onto the articles of impeachment against Noem.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
In the House, the bill would only have to pass with a simple majority, though the GOP’s is slim.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
The problem here is that Johnson's slim majority offers him virtually no room for defections, so a path forward to end the shutdown remains uncertain.
—Justin Gomez, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2026
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Abbie Harrison, Martha Stewart, 3 Feb. 2026
Republicans hold a slim majority, and so far, no GOP lawmakers have signed onto the articles of impeachment against Noem.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
In the House, the bill would only have to pass with a simple majority, though the GOP’s is slim.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 2 Feb. 2026
The problem here is that Johnson's slim majority offers him virtually no room for defections, so a path forward to end the shutdown remains uncertain.
—Justin Gomez, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slim
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Without reliably cold temperatures, snow is wetter and thinner, conditions are rainier — and for athletes that can be dangerous.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the attorneys who are assigned are often spread thin and unable to provide quality representation, let alone peer support.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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These ingredients were ground and washed by hand, stored in ornate vessels and applied with slender sticks—often as part of an intimate, almost ceremonial process passed down through generations of women.—
Amelia Dhuga,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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Korinek is youthful and slender, with delicate wire-frame glasses and a faintly red beard.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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How to Prune String of Hearts String of hearts tends to grow long and sparse, with most of the fullness gradually drifting away from the pot, says Rachael Kemery, founder of Rising Iris Farm.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
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Details are still sparse, but the governor insists a public option would save money for residents and the state.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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This seems odd but ripening fruit releases small amounts of ethylene gas which can reduce the longevity of the arrangement.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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But the geographical distance is small compared to the geopolitical canyon the Games hope to bridge.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Experts believe the crown’s flexible mount was strained when thieves wrenched it from its display through a narrow slot cut by the angle grinder, according to a report by the Louvre.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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While investigators continue to evaluate the validity of the notes, some Americans may wonder if the Bitcoin address would be enough to find the culprit or at least narrow the search for the kidnapper.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Genius spans skinny, straight and bootcut styles in medium and dark washes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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Leading the approach to the BMW was a young, skinny deputy named Daniel Robbins, whose father had made his name as the county’s top narcotics cop during the years of full-scale weed prohibition.—
Scott Eden,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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Although plants played a central role in subsistence for centuries, Neolithic communities heavily relied on human and animal figures, with scarce traces of plant visual representation, such as flowers, shrubs, and branches.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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For fans, that means tickets available at face value are scarce.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Though no date has been set, the Dodgers will play three games in Washington from April 3 to 5, with an off day April 2 following a six-game homestand to open the season.—
Ed Guzman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both companies are known for their off-Loop musicals and are longtime favorites of the all-volunteer Joseph Jefferson Awards committee.—
Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Slim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slim. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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