as in lowest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible
spent the minimum amount necessary to acquire the property
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Andre Zachary Rebelo, a cryptocurrency investor, was sentenced to a minimum of 25 years in prison by the Perth Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 1, according to local media outlets The Australian, WA Today and the Australian Broadcast Corporation (ABC).
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
An all-wheel drive vehicle is recommended at a minimum.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Educationally, while a bachelor’s degree typically serves as the minimum requirement, the study also found that nearly half of chiefs of staff hold graduate degrees.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Noun
To avoid the growth of mold, your best bet is to try and keep moisture in the air and on surfaces to a minimum.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
Andre Zachary Rebelo, a cryptocurrency investor, was sentenced to a minimum of 25 years in prison by the Perth Supreme Court on Tuesday, April 1, according to local media outlets The Australian, WA Today and the Australian Broadcast Corporation (ABC).
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
An all-wheel drive vehicle is recommended at a minimum.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Educationally, while a bachelor’s degree typically serves as the minimum requirement, the study also found that nearly half of chiefs of staff hold graduate degrees.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimum
Noun
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President Donald Trump made clear to voters his desire to impose a modicum of restraint on a federal government gushing red ink to the tune of $37 trillion.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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Punk eliminated Paul via GTS, getting a modicum of revenge after Paul previously tossed him out of the Royal Rumble. Cena and Punk embraced in the middle of the ring before exchanging a barrage of punches.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And while a 14-5 Duke run after halftime seemed to erase any semblance that this would wind up a close contest, that foul trouble once again reared its head late.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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While many criticisms can be made about legal decisions, the fundamental principles of a legal system provides protection for all, provides for a strong economy where companies and people can operate with a semblance of order and that system ultimately makes our country strong.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The sleek, minimal runner style for women has a low shape that hugs the foot comfortably and lightweight feel.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Passes Are Still Surprisingly Affordable On a busy travel day, Madelyn keeps her beauty routine minimal and skincare focused.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Sure, the park draws scores of tourists and drunk goofballs from April through September, but hard-core baseball fans are packing the park and hanging on every Pat Hughes enunciated syllable.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Groups of swamp sparrows appear to use the same song syllables for centuries.—
Eli Elster,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gold prices soared to record levels above $3,100 per ounce in a rally marking one of the most significant upswings in the precious metal's history, with psychological levels swept aside by a cocktail of factors - including worry about fallout from impending U.S. tariffs.—
Anjana Anil and Anushree Mukherjee,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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By itself, gold has soared past $3,000 an ounce, on Friday notching its 18th record high of 2025 amid concerns of a global trade war.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Alvarez’s patented heroics would’ve been welcomed, but advancing Paredes to second base or putting the ball in play would’ve sufficed — anything to ignite a spark while facing Giants ace Logan Webb.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Miller had a spark in his eyes, an outgoing and feisty personality, and a warm and loving nature.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To put it more directly: Iowa State, Colorado and Arizona better leave no shred of doubt in the remaining weeks of Big 12 play and the conference tournament to have a shot at March Madness.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s contrived veneer is being ripped away to reveal an immoral, mendacious, transactional opportunist, without a shred of loyalty to anyone or anything but himself.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Although female hysteria is no longer recognized as legitimate, its vestiges persist.—
Shreyas Teegala,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 Mar. 2025
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The first small segment of the moon begins to reappear, followed again for the next several minutes by the Japanese Lantern Effect. 9) 75 percent coverage Any vestiges of coloration within the umbra should be disappearing now.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Minimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimum. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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