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as in barely
by a very small margin
was scarcely able to walk after the near-fatal accident
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as in no
certainly not
I scarcely think that one person being sick is an "epidemic"
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Recent Examples of scarcely
But the premium seating at Jerry’s World, as AT&T Stadium is sometimes known, was on a scale that those who built the Astrodome could scarcely have imagined.
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John Seabrook, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Similarly, Xavier Legette was scarcely used as a pass-catcher, reeling in just one catch for one yard in the first three quarters.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
Goldman Sachs nine years ago splashily moved investment bankers to Dallas, Atlanta, and other heartland cities — and has scarcely mentioned the initiative since.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
This story retains a hold on people to a degree that most are likely scarcely aware of.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarcely
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For families This is the rare wilderness lodge where kids aren't just tolerated—they're given the kind of freedom that barely exists anymore.—
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So far, that promise has barely materialized.—
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Throughout her legendary career, Oprah has remained relatable, and her skin care routine is no different.—
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Fake Plants Sure, live plants add vibrancy and life to a space, but faux plants (no matter how small or convincing) often just add plastic and dust.—
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One slightly wrong rate in a budget, procurement forecast, or loan estimate easily moves millions of dollars in the wrong direction.—
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Pale pink flower clusters that appear on the light green foliage in summer, slightly earlier than other sedum varieties.—
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The boy jerks his head as if to wake himself, turns around abruptly and looks the other way, even though there’s nothing special to see besides darkness and emptiness, which is where a living eye should never look.—
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There are other Washburn regulars here too, like the excellent actors Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Biehl, but despite all their long acquaintance, something about the project never quite comes into focus.—
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Residents near the park, located off David Drive in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood, said they were awakened just before midnight by gunfire and emergency sirens.—
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Designed to bridge the gap between automotive ease and aerospace innovation, the vehicle targets consumers looking for adventure rather than just urban commuting.—
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Storing Sliced Fruit Sliced persimmons are hardly hardy, lasting about three days.—
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The Heat hardly were that on Saturday night, their deficit reaching 29, closing at 4 of 30 on 3-pointers, committing 19 turnovers.—
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“Scarcely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarcely. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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