Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: marginal

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According to the nonpartisan agency, the debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to reach 181% by that year, a marginal improvement compared to previous long-term projections.

Source: https://www.chiangraitimes.com/news/us-public-debt-burden-will-reach-181-of-gdp-by-2053/

A condition called marginal blepharitis causes inflammation around the roots of the eyelashes and also swells shut the mouths of the meibomian glands in each lid, which can lead to dry eye, Carruthers said.

Source: https://1010wcsi.com/fox-health/be-well-treat-and-prevent-dry-eye-syndrome-from-extended-screen-use/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=be-well-treat-and-prevent-dry-eye-syndrome-from-extended-screen-use

After showing contraction each month between April and October, mainland China's exports returned to positive growth in November, albeit marginal expansion of just 0.5% y/y measured in USD terms.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4658977-apac-manufacturing-sector-rebounds-late-2023?source=feed_all_articles

Although the portfolio generated higher net operating income, the marginal decrease in valuation was due to the adoption by the valuers of higher initial yields or exit yields depending on methodology and higher discount rates.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4589956-eurocommercial-properties-n-v-eucmf-q4-2022-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed_all_articles

Although these suppliers are marginal at the moment, if the EU imposes anti-subsidy duties on Chinese exports, imports from such countries could increase in response.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/why-eu-antisubsidy-probe-china-electric-vehicles-backfire.1056907

And the Coalition looks like retaining six of its eight most marginal seats.

Source: https://insidestory.org.au/the-liberals-best-government-loses-office/

And what was even more striking was the comparison with the UK’s marginal, 0.1% growth in the first quarter.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/viewpoint/23571758.alister-jacks-strange-view-scottish-economy-ian-mcconnell/?ref=rss

And, with marginal ups and downs, its alliance with a dictatorial Saudi Arabia has been enduring.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/ashutosh-varshney-indian-democracys-liberal-deficits-not-dealbreaker-us-8685407/

As a large storm system makes its way across several states, Troup County is under marginal risk for the threat of damaging winds, quarter-sized hail and tornadoes.

Source: https://www.lagrangenews.com/2023/03/31/troup-county-has-chance-for-severe-weather-saturday-morning/

As overhead and marginal costs continue on an upward trajectory, Mr Coneely said businesses are "clearly trying" to cut costs, as reflected in falling capital investment.

Source: https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/economy/arid-41219947.html

Britain’s defence ministry this week described the progress of Russian forces as “marginal” and on Wednesday, the U.S. top general Mark Milley told lawmakers that for the past 20 to 21 days, Russia’s troops had not made any progress in and around Bakhmut.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/03/30/ukraine-says-russian-forces-make-progress-in-frontline-city-of-bakhmut/

But with Inglewood re-engaging only four of approximately 30 students who had gone off the radar, the marginal gains of the enrolment-boosting programme are likely to come under scrutiny.

Source: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20230125/how-manchester-basic-school-clings-survival

Congress has also balked at efforts to retire older ships that the Navy says provide only marginal warfighting capacity, leaving the service at risk of not being able to afford basic maintenance and staffing costs.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/04/us/politics/us-navy-ships.html

Conservative MPs in are reportedly furious with the party leadership after city-focused leaflets were handed out in a marginal constituency, Wrexham in Wales.

Source: https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/gloucester-conservative-party-leaflets-handed-8681491

Despite a marginal improvement over the past decade (2012-2021), the 2022 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) shows that governance in Africa has flatlined in the three years since 2019.

Source: https://www.africa.com/a-decade-of-progress-is-under-threat-as-overall-african-governance-flatlines-the-2022-ibrahim-index-of-african-governance-finds/

Diminishing deformation outward from the center, a marginal syncline, and upturned beds on the periphery of the basin are also suggestive of meteor craters.

Source: https://newstalk1280.com/ixp/76/p/meteorite-craters-in-ky/

"Each competitor hones his or her equipment like a Formula 1 racing car and it really is a case of marginal gains – combined with a bit of luck.

Source: https://www.ayradvertiser.com/news/23857348.monktonhill-farm-host-scottish-ploughing-championships/?ref=rss

Each false tweet would then incur a small tax—think cents, not dollars—equal to the estimated social harm of a marginal lie.

Source: https://www.lawfareblog.com/fake-news-fake-views-new-challenges-posed-chatgpt-ai