as in almost
very close to but not completely
practically everyone agreed to help
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Recent Examples of practically
For perspective, January’s 4% unemployment rate is below what was seen during practically every month in the 1970s, ’80s and ‘90s.
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Alicia Wallace and Matt Stiles, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
One of my first questions amid these cuts was: How will this affect the two natural wonders that are practically in L.A.’s backyard?
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
This porcini ragù attains a velvety intensity in practically no time.
—Matthew Cullen, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
No wonder Maeda was practically glowing after his outing.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
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Alicia Wallace and Matt Stiles, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
One of my first questions amid these cuts was: How will this affect the two natural wonders that are practically in L.A.’s backyard?
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
This porcini ragù attains a velvety intensity in practically no time.
—Matthew Cullen, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
No wonder Maeda was practically glowing after his outing.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practically
Adverb
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Alex Ovechkin will almost certainly break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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The figures are almost identical to the share who got news from digital devices in 2023.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Washington, meanwhile, remains the top team in the Eastern Conference (39-14-8, 86 points), thanks in part to Ovechkin — and also in spite of a fractured left fibula on Nov. 18 that shelved him for nearly six weeks and threatened to delay his chase to the fall of 2025.—
Sean Gentille,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Measles was considered eradicated in the U.S. in 2000, nearly 40 years after the first measles vaccine was identified in 1963, but a growing anti-vaccine movement is raising concerns about a resurgence of the virus.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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It will be held virtually over Zoom and cover all areas of the district.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
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The impact, source, and controls are virtually unknown.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practically. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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