barely register

Frequency: 6.88.5 per million words

To hardly notice or be aware of something.

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Examples (10)

  • She had barely registered his presence in the room.
  • The subtle change in temperature barely registered with him.
  • The faint whisper barely registered in the noisy hall.
  • His words were so quiet they barely registered on my consciousness.
  • Even with the high stakes, her anxiety barely registered.
  • The distant sirens barely registered as she focused on her work.
  • After the long journey, the scenic view barely registered with the exhausted travelers.
  • The slight tremor in his voice barely registered with her.
  • The new policy's impact barely registered on the company's profits.
  • So much was happening that the small detail barely registered.