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Adjective
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Semi-dwarf varieties grow to between 3 and 8 feet tall, while giant sunflowers grow at least 8 feet tall.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026 -
French marigolds offer excellent pest protection, available in both dwarf and full sizes to suit any garden space.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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My blue hostas at home became stunted, more green than blue and burned at leaf edges after the removal of a tree increased the afternoon sun.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Gaspar-Oliveri doesn’t sensationalize the boy’s behavior but presents it as a devastating consequence of a stunted childhood.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Despite their tiny size, the devices delivered some of the strongest efficiencies reported for ultrathin perovskite solar technology.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The kibble is smaller and meant for tiny mouths.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Its full 360-degree swivel head and extra-scrubby (yet extra-gentle) mopping pads were similarly made with bigger messes in mind.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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That state-specific branding makes room for plants that are mostly (but not 100%) drought-tolerant, and for yards that sport colorful flowers, shrubs and native grasses adapted to Colorado’s climate — as opposed to the decidedly scrubby, gravelly aesthetic associated with the term xeriscaping.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier and Josh Peck squeezed into the teeny seats of the Alice and Wonderland ride at Disneyland in 2017.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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The attack permanently disfigured Ruby and left both her daughters, who tried their hardest to save their mother as just two teeny-tiny girls, with scars of their own.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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During an appearance at a Savannah Bananas game at Angel Stadium, Hough started a dance routine by tossing a miniature mirrorball to Olson, who shrugged toward the camera.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The researchers said the setup avoids the wiring complexity found in conventional miniature sensors.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The booklouse, which has not been found outdoors in Alaska, feeds on teensy bits of mold that form on formerly living things, including food.—
Ned Rozell | Alaska Science,
Anchorage Daily News,
4 Feb. 2023
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And After That, a teensy McAllen, Tx.-based clothing company that inventively—and often cheekily—pays homage to movies and bands with shirts, T-shirts and hoodies.—
Jacob Gallagher,
WSJ,
3 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Start checking the rice after about 15 minutes; the grains should be tender but not mushy, with a slightly firm center that doesn’t leave a chalky or bitty residue between your teeth after tasting.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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Little-bitty trains coming this way, that way.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Runty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runty. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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