as in dwarf
something (such as an animal) much smaller than others of its kind
a breed that is the midget of the horse world
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Recent Examples of midget
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Larson was untouchable in midget racing before Bell came along, and then Bell started beating Larson and forced the Californian to raise his game.
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Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
From midgets to Indy cars, from sprint cars to stock cars, Stewart was at home behind the wheel.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Feb. 2026
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Dreyer went on to build many Indy 500 cars in the 1930s and built championship-winning sprint cars, midgets and quarter-midgets.
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Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Larson was untouchable in midget racing before Bell came along, and then Bell started beating Larson and forced the Californian to raise his game.
—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
From midgets to Indy cars, from sprint cars to stock cars, Stewart was at home behind the wheel.
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Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for midget
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For pots, look for dwarf zinnia varieties that won’t require staking.
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As virality goes, this is not a big number, but the passion that the account has aroused dwarfs its reach.
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These crispy miniature cones are typically filled with chives and creamy crème fraîche, heavily topped with premium Siberian osetra caviar, and finished with shimmering gold leaf.
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Josiah and his brothers are a huge help in caring for the miniature horses, goats, chickens, and turkeys on the farm.
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The more common nickname, El Mencho, is said to be a diminutive of his first name, Nemesio.
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Another gender-neutral name that had a burst of popularity in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Jamie was a go-to for girls or a diminutive of James for boys.
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Even tiny electromagnetic disturbances can disrupt the quantum states that perform calculations, reducing the accuracy and reliability of the system.
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What Uranus will look like Uranus should resemble a tiny greenish star and will appear only about 1/63 as bright as Mars.
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Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.
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Other features include a keychain hole, a quick-access hook, and a magnetic fidget toy, which is less about utility and more about tactile focus, utilizing the remaining surface space on the tool.
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The silver shoes elevate any kind of ensemble thanks to their fun sheen, dainty straps, and teeny-tiny heels.
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Depending on temperature, the eggs hatch within one to 10 days, becoming teeny, wormlike larvae that feed on desiccated blood that the adult fleas have fed on and pooped out.
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Each of these micro events can introduce uncertainty or frustration if not handled thoughtfully.
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Kim Kardashian posed in a tiny micro leopard-print lingerie set from Skims.
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This microscopic layer filled every internal gap, gluing the battery together while allowing lithium ions to race through it.
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When inhaled, these microscopic particles can enter the lungs and bloodstream, potentially causing swelling and inflammation.
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“Midget.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midget. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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