as in limited
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as in handful
a small number
a few of the songs on the album are good, but most are forgettable
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Recent Examples of few
Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
The council discussed a few options, but without input from the Farmers Market Committee, the discussion was speculative.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Steyer is not the only investor sticking with climate, though few are likely to be as full throated in still making their case or as steadfast in their determination.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
In the eighth episode, for instance, Garcia scolds Santos for making accusations against another doctor after having worked there for only a few hours.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Most patients can gradually return to normal activities within a few days, typically between 3 to 5 days, depending on individual healing and post-procedure care.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
The council discussed a few options, but without input from the Farmers Market Committee, the discussion was speculative.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Steyer is not the only investor sticking with climate, though few are likely to be as full throated in still making their case or as steadfast in their determination.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
In the eighth episode, for instance, Garcia scolds Santos for making accusations against another doctor after having worked there for only a few hours.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for few
Adjective
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From a healthy business standpoint, the reality is capacity is somewhat constrained because there are a very limited number of shipyards, all currently based in Europe, that can actually deliver a medium or large-size cruise ship reliably for the market.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Operating with limited resources encourages entrepreneurs to spend wisely and allocate funds efficiently, creating a solid foundation for sustainable growth.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The order was just the first of a handful of Trump’s assaults on the transgender community and gender affirming care.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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The office has opened only a handful of new cases since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, and nearly all of them reflect his priorities.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
21 Feb. 2025
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Watching him ping-pong passes with LeBron James, one of the few players whose court intelligence matches his own, during his first couple of games in the Lakers’ lineup has been thrilling, and James, who has cared as much about conditioning as any player in history, can show him how it’s done.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2025
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In the first half of the season, five couples get engaged after many very serious conversations, including LGBTQ+ rights and Black Lives Matter opinions (or lack of, in Ben’s case).—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Few.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/few. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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