as in handful
a small number
a smattering of guests at the art exhibit
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Recent Examples of smattering
Megan Janetsky, Fortune, 10 May 2026
When Miami midfielder Rodrigo De Paul volleyed home Inter Miami’s first goal in the 44th minute, a smattering of fans did stand in appreciation.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 9 May 2026
But across the country, families — first in smatterings, now in droves — are declining the single, inexpensive injection given at birth to newborns to help their blood clot.
—Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
While his options include both LIV and the PGA Tour, DeChambeau has spoken multiple times about the possibility of primarily playing YouTube golf and a smattering of major gold events.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026
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Noun
Community groups and local religious organizations said Los Ardillos have sought to take over the land for years in their battle for territory with a smattering of other rival criminal groups.
—Megan Janetsky, Fortune, 10 May 2026
When Miami midfielder Rodrigo De Paul volleyed home Inter Miami’s first goal in the 44th minute, a smattering of fans did stand in appreciation.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 9 May 2026
But across the country, families — first in smatterings, now in droves — are declining the single, inexpensive injection given at birth to newborns to help their blood clot.
—Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
While his options include both LIV and the PGA Tour, DeChambeau has spoken multiple times about the possibility of primarily playing YouTube golf and a smattering of major gold events.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smattering
Noun
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The difference comes down to a handful of low-effort tweaks and a few very specific travel accessories that do the heavy lifting.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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There have been a handful of artists who have been working for years, if not decades, who have landed on the tally, and one of the most successful stars to bridge these styles is playing catch up.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Though the couple hasn't commented publicly on their relationship, and Foxx has been candid about keeping his relationships out of the spotlight in the past, Huckstepp has supported Foxx at a number of events.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Something similar happened with Nazem Kadri, who won a Cup in Colorado a couple of seasons after leaving Toronto.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Benito finds community with the like-minded Pleneros de la Cresta, who have been playing the island’s pattering folk music for over a decade.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But there’s something more than trolling at work, something elemental in the response to Scranton.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Transducer mounting options include trolling motor mounts, turrets, and manual pole mounts.—
Chad Morgenthaler,
Outdoor Life,
13 May 2026
Verb
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But a chattering bird builds no nest!—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Tabakis lightly strums and plucks over a glowing drone and chattering birds, offering an ecumenical introduction, a smiling welcome.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Players started bleating, serenading James with sounds deserving of the GOAT — greatest of all time.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Justin Fletcher returns as the bleating voice of Shaun and the flock, joined by John Sparkes, and Kate Harbour as voice talent in the dialog-free feature.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Their side hustle is sputtering toward some sort of finish line, the Saudi’s Public Investment Fund having pulled the cashflow that made LIV so appealing in the first place.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Maybe Bryce Eldridge and Jesús Rodriguez can kick-start the sputtering engine?—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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In an eventual 57-point Hurricanes victory, Stevenson was balling and jabbering about it, too, to every Wildcats pass catcher within earshot.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Smattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smattering. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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