as in less
having not so great importance or rank as another
a smaller task but one that needs to be done nevertheless
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smaller
Adjective
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As my colleague Arpan Lobo reported in May, people are spending less time at breweries and less time drinking beer, and a new generation of young adults is drinking much less than older generations, according to a recent Gallup poll.—
Brian Manzullo,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025 -
Evers signed the $111 billion two-year spending plan into law just after 1:30 a.m. July 3, less than an hour after the state Assembly sent the Democratic governor the final budget bill.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Toronto’s Fred VanVleet appears to be the top target, but Miami’s Kyle Lowry, Utah’s Mike Conley and, perhaps to a lesser extent, Charlotte’s Terry Rozier have been linked to the team at various points.—
Staff Writer
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2023
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The story of 2022 (and 2021 to a lesser extent) was energy.—
Nicole Goodkind,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2023
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.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2024
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Lower gas demand amid increasing supply has led to lower pump prices.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
19 June 2023
Adjective
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In a small bowl, combine the softened butter and garlic and mix well.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Beyond providing an invitation for music-curious Austinites to come explore the clubs, the festival offers a lifeline to musicians and venues during the slow summer season, when small clubs that support emerging artists face some of their greatest challenges.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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“Smaller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smaller. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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