as in so
to a great degree
the hotel isn't that far from the beach
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Recent Examples of that
Adam Goldstein, National Review, 21 July 2025
Their gaze always fixed on the beach, that water, that swell of light.
—Mona Awad, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
The policy allows annual deductions of up to $10,000, though few filers are likely to claim deductions that high.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 19 July 2025
Going that high on a quarterback in the draft meant the Commanders had to get Daniels ready to perform and become the face of the franchise as quickly as possible.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Adjective
Texas recently became the second state to pass a law banning algorithmic discrimination — that is, sanctioning operators of AI systems if those systems unfairly, for example, deny you a bank loan, a second job interview, or an insurance policy.
—Adam Goldstein, National Review, 21 July 2025
Their gaze always fixed on the beach, that water, that swell of light.
—Mona Awad, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
The policy allows annual deductions of up to $10,000, though few filers are likely to claim deductions that high.
—Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 19 July 2025
Going that high on a quarterback in the draft meant the Commanders had to get Daniels ready to perform and become the face of the franchise as quickly as possible.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for that
Adverb
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Their eight fragrances so far include Grace which smells like fresh rain, pear and white lily; and Refuge with notes of sandalwood and amber.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Doing so helps strengthen your hair's fibers and amp up fragrance absorption.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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No further details were provided, but some have speculated that Comey’s family tree might have something to do with her sudden dismissal.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
19 July 2025
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Those insults have fueled further outrage from the biggest names demanding transparency around Epstein and questioning why Trump has tried to move on.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
Adverb
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Pregame pyrotechnics at Nissan Stadium ignited a brief – but very noticeable – fire next to the sideline near one of the end zones.—
Gentry Estes,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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And notably Melvin Capital, which had a very large short position against GameStop, lost billions of dollars and closed because of this trade.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Bond yields and prices move in opposite directions.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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By chance, one camera caught a rare video, capturing the moment when the ground cracked and shifted in opposite directions.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
Adverb
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It’s coated in a thin layer of real gold – not just to look fancy, but because gold reflects infrared light extremely well.—
Adi Foord,
Space.com,
26 July 2025
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An Extreme Heat Warning is issued when extremely dangerous heat conditions are expected or occurring.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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His Fort McDowell Veterans Association uniform hung nearby along with other memorabilia of his Marine service, including a gourd hand-painted with the Marine logo.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Despite the overall increase, significant reductions in veteran homelessness in Indianapolis and the U.S. at large hold lessons for how to help other groups, advocates say.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
Adverb
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Each suite has its own floor, but the public spaces are where the hotel really shines.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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For as all-encompassing as the laws of physics are in our daily lives, especially behind the wheel, humankind really has taken them for granted.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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If the two galaxies are aligned just right, the light from the farther galaxy forms a ring around the nearer one.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
10 Feb. 2025
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How fast these farther galaxies are receding from us (which is easily read off from their color) divided by their distances gives H0.—
Liz Kruesi,
WIRED,
8 Sep. 2024
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“That.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/that. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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