somewhat of
idiom
: to some degree
—used to make a statement or description less forceful or definite
We have somewhat of a problem.
To say he has improved is somewhat of an understatement.
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The move marked somewhat of an about-face for Musk, who previously was more aligned with Democrats and had publicly criticized Trump in the past.
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Alison Durkee, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Weight regain may be somewhat of a shock to your system and allow more harmful bacteria to thrive.13
The gut bacteria instability from yo-yo dieting may contribute to digestive issues and inflammation and affect your mood.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
It’s become somewhat of a buzzword adopted by numerous parenting influencers online.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
But expressing disdain for the bumbershoot has become somewhat of a local pastime, and some locals consider not carrying an umbrella to be an unspoken rule in the Emerald City.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
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Alison Durkee, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Weight regain may be somewhat of a shock to your system and allow more harmful bacteria to thrive.13
The gut bacteria instability from yo-yo dieting may contribute to digestive issues and inflammation and affect your mood.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
It’s become somewhat of a buzzword adopted by numerous parenting influencers online.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
But expressing disdain for the bumbershoot has become somewhat of a local pastime, and some locals consider not carrying an umbrella to be an unspoken rule in the Emerald City.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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