as in handfuls
a small number
we received only a smatter of complaints about the book
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Noun
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The notion that skin prep is all that’s needed is one Frankel’s instilled in her daughter, Bryn, despite having handfuls of free makeup products at her disposal.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025 -
Top the crust with a few handfuls of pecan halves, pour the filling on top, then drizzle with molasses.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The nine remaining couples got into the spirit with eerie makeovers and chilling Tango, Argentine Tango, Paso Doble, Contemporary, Jazz and Viennese Waltz routines.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Programming for couples, groups and multigenerational families also includes sister property Black Bear at Alpine Falls Ranch, with lodging options from luxury glamping tents to six-bedroom mountain villas with fireplaces and private-chef dining.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Their response to Games 4 and 5 before heading back to Canada was 12 total runs on 20 hits.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Reliever Edgardo Henriquez allowed two runs on a wild pitch and a Bo Bichette single to solidify the Toronto lead.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Smatters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smatters. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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