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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Roger Stanford saw those challenges during his time as vice president of instruction at Chippewa Valley Technical College, where students had to pay around $5,000 up front for truck driving training, no matter their income.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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That tiny mark is the base for every design, no matter how complex.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
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
Adverb
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Sue just gives a few hundred people in NYC a little speech about family and then everything’s okay.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The Red Sox are competitive this season, but their World Series window is only just beginning to open.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Since the pandemic, children walking into a video call is hardly newsworthy anymore.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Marvel has made clear that the studio is preparing the Fantastic Four’s most iconic nemesis, Dr. Doom, for a forthcoming film, but the planet-obliterating combo of Galactus and Silver Surfer hardly feel like second best.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
22 July 2025
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“Scarcely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarcely. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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