smallest

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Recent Examples of smallest While that’s painful for house hunters, note that the surge was the 18th-smallest among states and trailed the 93% jump nationally. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smallest
Adjective
  • The minimum safe thickness is a threshold that measures a tank’s ability to contain the pressure of the liquid and support the tank’s weight, the report said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • However, these are just the minimum requirements, and the Insurance Information Institute states that experts recommend higher limits.
    McKynzie Steward, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Instead, contestants compete for crowd reaction and are rewarded with attention and, in some cases, small cash prizes.
    Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Mix the cornstarch with the cold water in a small bowl to make a smooth slurry.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Smallest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smallest. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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