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as in thin
being of less than usual width
a slim volume of poetry
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2
as in slender
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
the pressure on ballet dancers to remain gracefully slim
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as in sparse
less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable
slim pickings at the garage sale
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as in small
small in degree
a slim chance is still better than none
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Recent Examples of slim
Key Background Republicans will be defending slim majorities in both chambers of Congress come November.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Its slim metal build includes automatic brightness safeguard defenses and native Picture-by-Picture side-by-side multitasking.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
Republicans have only slim majorities in Congress, and the party in power normally loses ground in the midterms.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
Johnson could only afford to lose three votes due to his slim majority.
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Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2026
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Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Its slim metal build includes automatic brightness safeguard defenses and native Picture-by-Picture side-by-side multitasking.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
Republicans have only slim majorities in Congress, and the party in power normally loses ground in the midterms.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
Johnson could only afford to lose three votes due to his slim majority.
—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slim
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
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Tree was recognizable for his bright fashion, mullet haircut with prominent bangs, thin mustache and encouraging outlook.
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On the Fourth of July, New York Harbor will fill with white canvas and slender hulls.
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This is a comfortable, sleek set of ankle weight cuffs, ideal for those with smaller, more slender ankles.
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And the deals extend well beyond skin care, with discounts on hair and makeup products that address everything from early signs of thinning hair and sparse brows to dull complexions in need of a natural-looking flush.
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In the stage-show memoir the movie keeps cutting to, Asher, now in his early eighties, with sparse red hair and tortoise-shell glasses, describes all of this in his mild and menschy way.
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Name the worry out loud, then choose a small boundary that protects your energy, such as turning off notifications during a demanding task.
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People milled about clutching small rainbow flags from the human rights organization Outright International.
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Many of Haaland’s bags are actually Haut à Courroies (HAC), the model that the Birkin is based off, but with a slightly taller and narrower profile.
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But with 10,000 baby boomers reportedly retiring every day and millions of businesses approaching a transition point, the window to get it right is narrow.
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Instead of sticking to styles that squeeze your legs in a skinny-jean kind of way, opt for looser, baggier silhouettes like these from Levi’s.
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Already existing as a divisive pick, skinny jeans are taking a back seat this summer.
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Pools are scarce in the area, Haze noted, and the marketing leans into that rarity — especially when paired with immediate beach access.
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With memory supply scarce and pricey, consumer electronics companies have spent the past six months pulling various levers to manage the situation, from reconfiguring product SKUs in order to reduce the bill of materials to reluctantly hiking prices.
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For a team that began the season with off days coming at a premium, a brief stretch with two open dates is a respite from the wear and tear of a long season.
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His shot diet is already optimized for the league, his frame holds up in physical matchups and his off-ball activity gives coaches a willing piece to weave into screen and handoff actions.
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“Slim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slim. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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