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as in bit
a very small amount
there's more than just a tad of hyperbole in the critics' praise for the promising young pianist
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as in boy
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
grandfather never tires of telling us about the days when he was just a tad
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Recent Examples of tad
There's also a tad more room in the back with 749 liters of storage space.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 May 2025
The race in Baltimore is the shortest of the Triple Crown at 1 3/16 of a mile, a tad shorter than the Kentucky Derby’s 1 1/4-mile race.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
Smooth it through damp or dry hair from mid-lengths to ends before styling, then finish with a tad more on the tips once you're done for extra oomph.
—Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
Its 720p, 100 lumens and 2-W audio are going to seem a tad underwhelming.
—Paul Ridden
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2025
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 21 May 2025
The race in Baltimore is the shortest of the Triple Crown at 1 3/16 of a mile, a tad shorter than the Kentucky Derby’s 1 1/4-mile race.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 17 May 2025
Smooth it through damp or dry hair from mid-lengths to ends before styling, then finish with a tad more on the tips once you're done for extra oomph.
—Amanda Mitchell, Allure, 16 May 2025
Its 720p, 100 lumens and 2-W audio are going to seem a tad underwhelming.
—Paul Ridden
may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tad
Noun
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From a headline view, the 139,000 gain in nonfarm payrolls provided a nice bit of relief for a market on edge over the direction of the economy and the impact that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might bring.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Mission: Impossible is beloved around the world and is remembered in part for its iconic theme song, but that’s not the only bit of music from the series that people love.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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What bothers me more is the tone of self-congratulation that accompanies a project that has precious little to do with restorative justice.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
30 May 2025
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There's a world where Bailey becomes a backup wing scorer, who grabs the occasional rebound, and does little else.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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My kids’ school put on a Father’s Day ‘store’ and my wife sends them in with $10 each, which usually (always) results in me getting socks and a coffee mug to unwrap on the big day.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The products range from food to kitchen items and kids' jewelry, and the recalls affect Kroger locations and its subsidiary stores nationwide.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Just pair up a white shirt dress with matching thigh-high boots, then top with a sprinkling of gold statement jewelry.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
7 June 2025
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Despite a sprinkling of foreign talent, the most popular player in the Sundowns squad is Themba Zwane, the 35-year-old club captain, who has just recovered from a serious Achilles injury.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Other pictures and clips showed the teenager with some of his fellow prom-goers and a large shot of the entire class celebrating the momentous occasion.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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But teenagers, particularly young girls, who see TikToks showcasing the content creators' opulent lifestyle, may get the impression that being an OnlyFans star is aspirational.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Noun
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In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec with a splash of jalapeño simple syrup.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
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Blend frozen watermelon with a splash of lime juice to make watermelon slushies.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
11 June 2025
Noun
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This reporter is old enough to remember being a young lad, watching trailers before a different feature, seeing the first coming attraction for Die Hard and hearing the audience snicker at the concept of David Addison as the next Rambo.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
31 May 2025
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The Tottenham lads had flights, so Glenn Hoddle rented us his hire car — after some hard bargaining.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Sinner gave him almost no chances, but there was a glimmer of light in the 10th game, when Djokovic had four chances to break Sinner’s serve.—
Jerome Pugmire,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The shoes and matching Bon Bon bag added a splash of color and glimmer to the look.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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“Tad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tad. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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