small
adjective
of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little.
Example Sentences
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Before the observations, scientists suspected that smaller TNOs would show clear evidence of repeated collisions over billions of years.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026
Compared with the official gauge, the RatingDog survey covers more private and smaller companies that are more export-oriented.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
"So they were named a long time ago, and now we're finding smaller and smaller ones."
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Workers likely won’t be willing to accept an even smaller share of the pie, Higgins said, particularly as rising costs of living continue to squeeze more low-income consumers.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 1, 2026
As the train departs and shadowy London pinches smaller behind us, a chill prickles at the back of my neck.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
