1
as in bit
a very small amount
there's more than just a tad of hyperbole in the critics' praise for the promising young pianist
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2
as in boy
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
grandfather never tires of telling us about the days when he was just a tad
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Recent Examples of tad
Instead, we are left with a random chance of what limbs will be attacked, which can be a tad frustrating.
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Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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Amazon’s top-selling manual weeder was marked down a tad for Prime Day and shoppers have been snapping it up.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 11 July 2025
David Beckham fans may have been a tad concerned Friday when his wife Victoria posted a reel of him in a hospital bed.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
But Hagens is not known for a powerful shot and, a tad undersized, he will be challenged to get to inside ice.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
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Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Grampa's Weeder The Original Stand Up Weed Puller Tool
Amazon’s top-selling manual weeder was marked down a tad for Prime Day and shoppers have been snapping it up.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 11 July 2025
David Beckham fans may have been a tad concerned Friday when his wife Victoria posted a reel of him in a hospital bed.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
But Hagens is not known for a powerful shot and, a tad undersized, he will be challenged to get to inside ice.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tad
Noun
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While a headboard may seem like a small design detail in your overall bedroom layout, a little bit of creativity can make a big impact.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Architectural Digest,
24 July 2025
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The Martin County Sheriff’s Office says while the couple was waist deep in the water with their dog, an alligator bit the hand and wrist of the woman and dragged her under the water.—
Gershon Harrell,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The stock market is kicking off the week little changed despite the latest trade headlines.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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And if this were really about advancing a global conservative agenda, propping up a former president whose fate is all but sealed does little to help the cause.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Byron is reportedly married and shares two kids with his wife, who is not Cabot.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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In one photo, the former professional athlete could be seen towering over his kids and wearing a white matching set.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Top it off with one ounce of plain, low-fat Greek yogurt ( about three grams of protein, 21 calories) and a sprinkling of chives.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
11 June 2025
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Forced to reduce their draw from the Raccoon River that summer, the waterworks trustees issued a plea to the people of Des Moines to conserve water and cut back on lawn sprinkling.—
Dave Hage,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2025
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Villa have already recruited a teenager centre-half this summer after the arrival of Yasin Ozcan from Kasimpasa, who signed a pre-contract agreement in February and joined up with Unai Emery’s squad on July 1.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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As a teenager, the budding performer had several run-ins with neighborhood bullies, but always fought back, Lewis said of his father.—
Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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The Cowboys' biggest splash was trading for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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The live-action reimagining of Disney's beloved animated classic made a big splash at the worldwide box office after its release in late May, bringing in more than $300 million in its opening weekend.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
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For the sake of all parties, but especially a young lad who has experienced a dramatic rise and fall, this is a move that needs to work.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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In jail, some say lads want to be either a footballer or a drug dealer.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Despite the serious nature of the diagnosis, Ospreay offered a glimmer of hope.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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In the past year, there was a little glimmer of recovery: Earnings were up about 22% on a 2.7% revenue increase.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Tad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tad. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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