THIN ON THE GROUND Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

thin on the ground

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as in scarce

less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable Business has been thin on the ground since tourist season concluded.

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Recent Examples of thin on the ground He's got others ahead of him and opportunities for wide players could be thin on the ground. — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Thin on the ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thin%20on%20the%20ground. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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