as in whisper
something small in size, amount, or range
a nutshell of a fan base
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Recent Examples of nutshell
In a nutshell, OFDMA divides channels into resource units (RUs), allowing for smaller data packets that can be transmitted to multiple users simultaneously.
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PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
In a nutshell, daycare guilt has got to go, DeSousa underscores.
—Wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Mar. 2025
In a nutshell, the mayor hopes to bank a couple hundred million dollars by raising the sales tax rate in the city from 6% to 8%.
—Stephen J. K. Walters, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2025
In a nutshell, the process involves subjecting the stones to high-intensity, externally applied acoustic pulses.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
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PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025
In a nutshell, daycare guilt has got to go, DeSousa underscores.
—Wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Mar. 2025
In a nutshell, the mayor hopes to bank a couple hundred million dollars by raising the sales tax rate in the city from 6% to 8%.
—Stephen J. K. Walters, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2025
In a nutshell, the process involves subjecting the stones to high-intensity, externally applied acoustic pulses.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nutshell
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nutshell
Noun
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In truth, whispers have been circulating for months that a The Row homewares line might be in the works.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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Some people are forthright when Boulet asks, with a cameraman in tow, a question that is often not spoken, or at most in a locker-room whisper.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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This colt is the top longshot pick with a slight chance to win if the leaders go through too fast of fractions, but can hit the board and add to the trifecta payouts.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Sykes notes that relatively few cats are known to have been infected, but reported cases are likely a tiny fraction of what exists out there.—
Jude Coleman,
Scientific American,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 is an amazing, minimal laptop that could be part of your life for $70 less.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Tigers released a statement via the as part of the report.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Bright mouthful of red fruit with full on acidity and flavors that include lemon drops, peanut brittle and beef jerky.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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All the bear got from my neck down was a few mouthfuls of clothes, except for the bite in my shoulder.—
Jim Zumbo,
Outdoor Life,
12 Mar. 2025
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McCarthy’s point is that Journalism got a taste of it today and came through it well.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Inspired by Nikko Kanaya Hotel, Japan's oldest resort hotel, the suite has interesting retro design elements and gets you access to Goen Café, where a cold Nikko Original Craft Beer offers a taste of what’s coming.—
Paul Jebara,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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The heartfelt track opens with a home video audio snippet of Uchis’ mother wishing her a good morning as the Colombian crooner serenades someone close to her in her life.—
Chris Malone Mendez,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Despite snippets of dialogue suggesting Nikki hasn’t always been reliable in the past, and meatier scenes acknowledging the emotional toll the situation is taking on her now, the bond never feels informed by complicated feelings, a long history or the possibility of change.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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Give the other to your buddy and cheers during PGA Championship week. Item 5: Two cups from the concession stand — $4 OK, this is a little bit of cheating.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
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Relegation will make their search for the next that little bit tougher.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Experts found the cranium and the skull fragment were likely archaeological finds, some being more than 100 years old and others being more than 500 years old, FOX 35 reported.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Now, scientists have been able to confirm the identity of the mystery fossil, known as Penghu 1, through analyzing ancient protein fragments contained in teeth still attached to the jaw.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Nutshell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nutshell. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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