as in tiny
very small in size
a wee baby
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Recent Examples of wee
The two astronauts landed off the coast of Florida around 6 p.m. ET after leaving the space station in the wee hours of Tuesday morning on a SpaceX Dragon capsule.
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Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers open the regular season against the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, with tickets at a premium for the two-game series that begins Tuesday in the wee hours of the morning on the East Coast.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Cut to the wee hours of the morning, when Lori is snoring in bed.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Walt Disney World has shared a wee glimpse of the future regarding the lounge planned for Spaceship Earth.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
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Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers open the regular season against the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, with tickets at a premium for the two-game series that begins Tuesday in the wee hours of the morning on the East Coast.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Cut to the wee hours of the morning, when Lori is snoring in bed.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Walt Disney World has shared a wee glimpse of the future regarding the lounge planned for Spaceship Earth.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wee
Adjective
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Known for: Its tiny colorful bags, like Le Bisou, Mini Chiquito, and Bambino.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Since this tiny home lacks a dedicated bedroom, the sofa doubles as a bed.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Democrats now hold a minuscule advantage in voter registration over Republicans.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
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And on the other hand, the food system can be minuscule.—
Danielle Nierenberg,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Google on Tuesday showed off prototype glasses that combine a miniature display with the company's Gemini AI assistant.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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Crowded Next to Other Plants Most tomato plants, except for patio tomatoes and miniature varieties, need at least 3 feet of horizontal growing space.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Wee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wee. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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