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also dwarves
1
as in shrimps
a living thing much smaller than others of its kind
Shetland ponies are the dwarfs of the horse world
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2
as in elves
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
Snow White and the seven dwarfs
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3
as in numbers
a person of no importance or influence
it would be ridiculous to compare the two sculptors—one's a giant of the art world and the other's a dwarf
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as in suppresses
to hold back the normal growth of
shrubs dwarfed by the lack of water
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Noun
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How many gifts did Santa have, Before the elves begun?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024 -
Directed by Jon Favreau, the 2003 movie stars Will Ferrell as Buddy, a human who was accidentally raised by Santa's elves at the North Pole.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The grandfather is eventually kidnapped by goblins, forcing the siblings to find and rescue him while a witch named Muriel plans to unleash a powerful demon named Bahamut, which could mean the end of the world.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2024
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Even some of the little neighborhood goblins stayed home – possibly to watch television.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
28 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.—
Nadia Edwards-Dashti,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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With fewer women in assistant coaching roles, the pool of experienced candidates for head coaching positions naturally shrinks.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Strategies for adapting to shifting consumer expectations resulting from technology that shrinks global distances is not the only thing that the Fourth Industrial Revolution should borrow from the Telegraph Revolution.—
Robert Ginsburg,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.—
Janelle Davis,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2023
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Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
21 Jan. 2023
Verb
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Checking cameras too often only adds pressure and diminishes the quality of a hunting area.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
1 Jan. 2025
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The decline directly relates to inflation, which diminishes the value of money, requiring consumers to spend more dollars to maintain their standard of living.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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During the cruise, expect beachside dinners under the stars, stops at under-the-radar villages, and visits to temples.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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It can also be used for brownies or sandwich cookies.—
Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2024
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The flavors feature molasses cookies, brownies, and cinnamon.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Dwarfs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dwarfs. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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