as in mainly
for the most part
the weather this month has been mostly mild
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Recent Examples of mostly
The pair’s lowlights of struggling through contact on the low block are mostly a symptom of desperation — especially last season, when the Sky offense lacked ball movement and rhythm.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
It was used as a patio during the pandemic but has been mostly an afterthought since.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Before the pandemic, nearly 66 percent of Gulf nationals shopped for luxury fashion abroad, mostly in Europe.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
The timing of Serie A matches, mostly at noon or 2:45 p.m. on a Sunday, meant there was no overlap, allowing each club its moment.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
It was used as a patio during the pandemic but has been mostly an afterthought since.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
Before the pandemic, nearly 66 percent of Gulf nationals shopped for luxury fashion abroad, mostly in Europe.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 30 May 2025
The timing of Serie A matches, mostly at noon or 2:45 p.m. on a Sunday, meant there was no overlap, allowing each club its moment.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mostly
Adverb
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India is familiar with crowd accidents, mainly at religious events.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Many eagle-eyed fans have combed through the footage, mainly the backgrounds of the arenas, and found references to other Marvel characters like Dazzler, Daredevil, Thor, Wasp, Luna Snow and The Fantastic Four.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Another group, led primarily by Maryland farmers, started collecting signatures to challenge the Renewable Energy Certainty Act, which focuses on solar farm siting in the state.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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The Hudsons’ parents are actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, though both were primarily raised by Hawn and her longtime partner, Kurt Russell.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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Outflows of $27 million slimmed AUMs to $7 billion, chiefly due to liquidations in Australia and South Africa.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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But Arteta’s Liverpool counterpart Arne Slot rejects the idea that fitness record is determined chiefly by luck.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Chewy mid palate flavors of cherry jam, with slight texture mid palate and firm though largely hidden tannins.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Rodríguez, who was an LAFC player from 2019-22 before being sold to América, converted his penalty by going largely down the center after a lengthy run-up to beat Lloris, breaking the deadlock and giving América the game’s first goal.—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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Marcos Magaña was born and raised in the eastern Coachella Valley, a predominantly agricultural desert region in Southern California.—
Anh Do,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The genetic mutations that the patients of both Waxman and Woods had affect a sodium channel called NaV1.7, which is predominantly found in peripheral pain-sensing neurons.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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President Trump basically declared war on diversity, equity and inclusion policies.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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Filling: These eggy bites are basically bite-size versions of your favorite big-batch breakfast casserole.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
Adverb
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The storms have brought significant thunder and lightning but generally have been accompanied by light rainfall, a tenth of an inch or less.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Possible Side Effects Cinnamon is generally well-tolerated and safe for most people when consumed in regular amounts in food.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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“Mostly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mostly. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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