as in slightest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible
severely reprimanded employees even for the smallest mistakes
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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.
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Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
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As for wages, upon ratification, all WGSU members will receive a minimum 4% salary increase retroactive to January 1, 2026, an additional 4% increase in August 2026, and a third 4% increase in August 2027.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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Airport theory is a travel hack most experts warn against in which flyers arrive to the airport with the absolutely minimum amount of time necessary to make their flight, often getting to their gate just before the doors close to be the last person to board.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Eggs, sushi, and crypto The account paid attention to smaller stories, too.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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East is a boutique hotel, some condos, and a small residential neighborhood with a few local restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Smallest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smallest. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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