as in limited
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as in handful
a small number
a few of the songs on the album are good, but most are forgettable
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Recent Examples of few
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Her physicians advised against hormone replacement therapy (HRT) but offered few solutions.
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Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The Level8 Rolling Carry-on is one of the few pieces that made the cut, now on sale only for Prime members.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
To balance the budget over the last few years, Newsom and lawmakers have dipped into the state’s reserves at a time when California is experiencing strong revenue growth, which the LAO has cautioned against.
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Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
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Adjective
With just a few quick taps on their mobile apps or through a patient portal online, a patient can quickly get in touch with their physician’s office and leave a message or send a query.
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Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Her physicians advised against hormone replacement therapy (HRT) but offered few solutions.
—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The Level8 Rolling Carry-on is one of the few pieces that made the cut, now on sale only for Prime members.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
To balance the budget over the last few years, Newsom and lawmakers have dipped into the state’s reserves at a time when California is experiencing strong revenue growth, which the LAO has cautioned against.
—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for few
Adjective
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The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files.
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But the Idaho side never found the back of the net again while Knoxville proved lethally efficient with its limited opportunities.
Noun
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That surge in imports was led largely by a handful of major manufacturing hubs.
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After the first handful of knockout-stage matches, there are five African nations remaining.
Noun
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At a red light, he’s gunned down by a couple of guys on a dirtbike.
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That happened a couple more times.
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“Few.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/few. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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