1
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
Heart of Chornobyl Platforms: PC, Xbox Series S/X Video games scarcely come more brilliantly miserable than this survival shooter sequel set in the Chernobyl exclusion zone.
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Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 9 July 2025
Previously, the pair had started together at centre-back, scarcely ever conceding a goal or being tested.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 3 July 2025
Recruitment is scarcely easier – 64% of respondents say hiring staff is difficult, and more than half (55 per cent) blame high employment taxes such as National Insurance.
—Philip Salter, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Penguins ownership scarcely makes its presence felt.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for scarcely
Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 9 July 2025
Previously, the pair had started together at centre-back, scarcely ever conceding a goal or being tested.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 3 July 2025
Recruitment is scarcely easier – 64% of respondents say hiring staff is difficult, and more than half (55 per cent) blame high employment taxes such as National Insurance.
—Philip Salter, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
Penguins ownership scarcely makes its presence felt.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarcely
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The actress wore a pair of Paris Texas‘ barely there Lidia mule in a nude shade.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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The loss of Elio’s parents is barely explained; his relationship with his aunt, Olga (Zoe Saldaña), is pleasant but lightweight.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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The $170 million TRACERS is set to launch no earlier than the end of July on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that will be carrying several other small missions into orbit at the same time.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
19 July 2025
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However, baserunners like Vivas need to have more awareness of the signals from their coach as well as run hard to the base no matter the circumstances.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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While Bravo's Real Housewives franchise has never managed to break into this category, Hulu's Housewives-esque docusoap — which follows a group of very messy Mormon wives and mothers — earned a nomination after only being on for two seasons.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Both players are among the best in league history and will never be forgotten.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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As a result, their bonus pool is just $6.57 million, third lowest among MLB teams.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Mason is a stand-up comic Pryor's youngest son is a stand-up comic, just like his dad.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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The controversial businessman and world’s richest person is hardly known to be hands-off.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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But rubber tires are hardly the only items recycled into products for our homes.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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“Scarcely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarcely. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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