as in lesser
having not so great importance or rank as another
the restaurant's chowder has been declared the state's best by no less a person than the governor himself
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as in wanting
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Recent Examples of less
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
There are clear differences between democratic socialism and communism, which envisions a government-less, class-less society where resources are distributed evenly.
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Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
Get ready for a lot less facial hair on your television.
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Megan Friedman,
Country Living,
17 Nov. 2016
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Adjective
The mice that were prevented from scratching and those lacking the itch-sensing neuron experienced less inflammation.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
There are clear differences between democratic socialism and communism, which envisions a government-less, class-less society where resources are distributed evenly.
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Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Preposition
Vance has since taken care to appear supportive of the president, if less so about the specifics of the war effort.
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Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
Get ready for a lot less facial hair on your television.
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Megan Friedman,
Country Living,
17 Nov. 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for less
Adjective
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Even lesser-scale incidents like the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal and the Volkswagen emissions scandal erode trust in the institutions that help make our society possible and push it forward.
Preposition
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Bratislava offers quieter pleasures, with its hilltop castle presiding over a compact old town with Prague’s charm minus the crowds.
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In general, the deduction can’t exceed 20% of taxable income minus net capital gain.
Adjective
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And ultimately, the Supreme Court overruled those lower court rulings and did declare the embryos as children qualifying under the wrongful death statute.
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Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.
Preposition
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At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.
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The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.
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“Less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/less. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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