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
Georgina Ustik, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
However, the district allegedly reversed that policy a few months later and instructed Robinson not to reference Jesus.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In October, after Tucker Carlson hosted the young white-nationalist influencer Nick Fuentes in a long and indulgent interview on his podcast, quite a few conservatives struggled to distance themselves from Fuentes without alienating other political allies.
—Laura K. Field, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
On March 9, Avry Jo, who is now 4, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a highly aggressive cancer of the nerves that typically occurs within the first few years of life.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Below are just a few tips on how to do as the Amsterdammers do.
—Georgina Ustik, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
However, the district allegedly reversed that policy a few months later and instructed Robinson not to reference Jesus.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In October, after Tucker Carlson hosted the young white-nationalist influencer Nick Fuentes in a long and indulgent interview on his podcast, quite a few conservatives struggled to distance themselves from Fuentes without alienating other political allies.
—Laura K. Field, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
On March 9, Avry Jo, who is now 4, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a highly aggressive cancer of the nerves that typically occurs within the first few years of life.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for few
Adjective
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Compared to traditional date-night cuisine, Hart’s limited menu leans into pungent ingredients like anchovies, garlic and blue cheese.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Collaborations with emerging fashion designers to co-create Nothing products and limited clothing lines are on the agenda as well.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Even a handful of unscheduled TSA absences could quickly lead to longer wait times at smaller airports, for example, if there's just a single security checkpoint.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Even a handful of unscheduled TSA absences could quickly lead to longer wait times at smaller airports, for example, if there’s just a single security checkpoint.—
Rio Yamat,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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It’s turned rainy and cooler in the past couple of days, but the creosote bushes are blooming yellow.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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One of the most iconic couples of the 1990s, Carolyn and John’s place in Kennedy history was canonized by their untimely death by plane crash in 1999.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Few.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/few. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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