as in almost
very close to but not completely
practically everyone agreed to help
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Recent Examples of practically
But after a game in which practically no one was focused on the pitching, Baldelli singled out the men on the mound for their success in giving the Twins some momentum headed into the All-Star break.
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
Moms in the '90s not only knew how to decorate their homes beautifully, but also practically.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
As a result, Naruto has been practically shunned by the rest of the town.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 July 2025
Grab these lightweight sneakers for gym days or walks around the park, and check out these $18 foam platforms that are practically begging to hit the beach.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 July 2025
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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 July 2025
Moms in the '90s not only knew how to decorate their homes beautifully, but also practically.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
As a result, Naruto has been practically shunned by the rest of the town.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 July 2025
Grab these lightweight sneakers for gym days or walks around the park, and check out these $18 foam platforms that are practically begging to hit the beach.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practically
Adverb
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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
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Pros: No break-in period; breathable; easy to style Cons: Some colorways are usually out of stock Reebok knows how to marry functionality and style, and the Club C 85s are the epitome of a classic, comfy shoe that can be worn with almost anything.—
April Benshosan,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Kimmel’s tribute to Otto has amassed 255,000 views and nearly 9,000 reactions and comments on Facebook as of July 14.—
Mark Price
Updated July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Schirmer said total new vehicle inventory is back up to nearly 3 million total available new vehicles in the United States.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Soliman attended the hearing virtually from the Butler County jail.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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But he’s left virtually functionless, forced to live out the rest of his days without any agency.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
23 July 2025
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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practically. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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