1
as in almost
very close to but not completely
the lot is 16 acres more or less
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2
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
most couples in the survey said that they were more or less happy in their marriage
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3
as in approximately
close to but not exactly
the box weighs 60 pounds more or less
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Recent Examples of more or less
This is a show that more or less does not leave the Amazon Prime Video top 10 list really…ever.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Her trip to New York wouldn’t just take her from Los Angeles but keep her on the road for the next 300 days, more or less.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 10 July 2025
North Texas’ congestion, perhaps to the frustration of many, had more or less returned to normal by 2022, according to data compiled by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
Further, students should note that different disciplines may be more or less inclined toward AI tolerance—for instance, a prospective STEM student might have a wider bandwidth for using the technology than a student who hopes to study English.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Her trip to New York wouldn’t just take her from Los Angeles but keep her on the road for the next 300 days, more or less.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 10 July 2025
North Texas’ congestion, perhaps to the frustration of many, had more or less returned to normal by 2022, according to data compiled by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2025
Further, students should note that different disciplines may be more or less inclined toward AI tolerance—for instance, a prospective STEM student might have a wider bandwidth for using the technology than a student who hopes to study English.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
Adverb
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With a prickly bubble, Fever Tree leapt to the top of our tasters’ lists almost immediately.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
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This frame, the project dips almost 20 spaces, falling from No. 125 to No. 144.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Even the title phrase, which Francis immediately fell for, falls pretty squarely in line with classic country wordplay and lyrical imagery.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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But to concentrate their efforts on what will benefit the fish the most, scientists still need to answer some pretty fundamental questions about how smelt use their delta.—
Moira Donovan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 July 2025
Adverb
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In total, positive 1D returns were observed approximately 60% of the time.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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According to data from the Current Population Survey, 8.3 percent of American households (approximately 11 million) reported moving over the past year.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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The path forward requires technology that is scientifically valid and practically useful, delivering solutions that provide meaningful insights without the complexity of traditional research-grade equipment.—
Thorsten Zander,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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But don’t lose sight of the statement Schoen and Daboll are trying to make with an offense that is practically a mirror image of last year’s lackluster group: Jones, the quarterback, was the problem.—
Pat Leonard,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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What’s more, quite unlike the audience for other performers in their 70s who’ve passed through recently, the crowd skewed young; the median age might’ve been half his age.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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The distinction between a studio apartment and a one-bedroom apartment is quite simple, but understanding why the former can be a better option than the latter is slightly more complicated.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
21 July 2025
Adverb
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From 2002 to 2024, Brazil lost about 33.5 million hectares of primary forest, 47% of its total tree cover loss.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Nationally, about $4 billion annually is returned by all 50 states to the rightful owners as the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators says that one in every seven Americans is owed money.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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Excluding Israel and Ukraine, the United States spent nearly $52 billion on foreign aid last year.—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 July 2025
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The Great East Japan Earthquake was a six-minute event that killed nearly 20,000 people and shifted the earth on its axis.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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And yet, Lerman, now 33, manages to keep a relatively low profile.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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While these castle-like buildings have a rather historic style, they were actually built relatively recently.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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“More or less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more%20or%20less. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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