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as in little
of a size that is less than average
a small cat who never weighed more than five pounds
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2
as in slim
small in degree
your chances of winning the lottery are so small that it's best not to count on it
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as in minor
lacking importance
reluctant to bring such a small matter to the boss's attention
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as in petty
not broad or open in views or opinions
townspeople who were helpful to one another but who also could be small and intolerant
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Recent Examples of small
Chocolate chips can provide small amounts of nutrients, although the exact nutritional profile depends on the type.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Then, check out even more small crossbody bags and water bottle holders below.
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Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
After taking over Times Square on Monday night, a somewhat smaller contingent of Norwegians two days later seized control of the centerfield bleachers at Citi Field.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
There are also French, Japanese, sushi, Cantonese, yakitori and Italian restaurants within the property, plus a small Bar Oak for a nightcap.
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David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for small
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Then, check out even more small crossbody bags and water bottle holders below.
—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
After taking over Times Square on Monday night, a somewhat smaller contingent of Norwegians two days later seized control of the centerfield bleachers at Citi Field.
—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
26 June 2026
There are also French, Japanese, sushi, Cantonese, yakitori and Italian restaurants within the property, plus a small Bar Oak for a nightcap.
—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for small
Recent Examples of Synonyms for small
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There, officers found the little girl with severe, life-threatening injuries.
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Contrary to popular belief, the central bank has little influence over home loan rates.
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If Democrats retake the House with a slim margin, the bloc of progressive and democratic socialist members—Mamdani allies among them—will have significant leverage over the speaker’s agenda.
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There's also Meta Glasses by Kylie, a slim oval frame designed in collaboration with model Kylie Jenner that unlocks her voice for AI assistance, for $100 more.
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The driver of the pickup suffered minor injuries and declined the offer to be transported to a nearby hospital.
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After signing a minor-league deal earlier in the month, outfielder Jarred Kelenic was entered into the Texas Rangers’ starting lineup in the 6-4 extra-innings loss to the San Diego Padres on Saturday at Globe Life Field.
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Instead, Defendants appear to be actively undermining the restoration of the Kennedy Center’s name, in a petty act of defiance.
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The two deaths join a long list of other instances of Black Americans dying in interactions with police after accusations of petty criminal offenses.
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The diminutive restaurant is about as no-nonsense inside as out.
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Even still, most of its diminutive size was just plastic packaging, encasing the far tinier, unfathomably dense network of billions of transistors embedded in silicon.
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The Emmys’ producers passing up on even the slightest possibility of a Werner Herzog acceptance speech is sheer lunacy.
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The team has improved so much that its 1-1 draw against powerhouse Brazil was a slight disappointment.
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The narrow 3-2 decision was made at a meeting early Friday morning, the third and final such vote on a data center moratorium.
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Group 1 is pulmonary arterial hypertension, a rare and severe version that occurs when blood vessels in the lungs narrow and stiffen.
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Merlin, a 2-year-old duck, has taken the internet by storm, captivating fans with his tiny form-fitting Team Mexico jersey and confident waddle around his home of Mexico City.
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Providing indefinite joy for the price of just one night at a hotel, this Instagram-worthy blow-up shelter is practically a portable tiny home that sets up within a few minutes.
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“Small.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/small. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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