1
as in almost
very close to but not completely
the lot is 16 acres more or less
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2
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
most couples in the survey said that they were more or less happy in their marriage
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3
as in approximately
close to but not exactly
the box weighs 60 pounds more or less
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Recent Examples of more or less
In fact, the French more or less conquered Southern California, not by the bayonet but by the corkscrew.
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
The warning, more or less: Shape up or the Americans are shipping out.
—The Wall Street Journal, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2025
Her process is more or less the same now: Rather than painting from models, Mckinney Photoshops images of women and interiors that speak to her.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Some of these options are even more or less beachfront, while First Cabin will be several blocks from the beach.
—Will McGough, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
The warning, more or less: Shape up or the Americans are shipping out.
—The Wall Street Journal, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2025
Her process is more or less the same now: Rather than painting from models, Mckinney Photoshops images of women and interiors that speak to her.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
Some of these options are even more or less beachfront, while First Cabin will be several blocks from the beach.
—Will McGough, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
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If UConn reaches the Elite Eight for an 18th time in the past 20 seasons, a rematch of the 2024 quarterfinal against 1-seed USC feels almost inevitable.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2025
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The pillars of the massive pier have formed artificial vertical reefs underwater, and diving here almost feels like entering a science fiction world, with alien-like tree formations and coral growths blossoming out from the supports.—
Erik Trinidad,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Mar. 2025
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Secret Service would likely have something to say about that, though the Cybertruck does have a pretty tough exterior.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
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For all the debate around what people should eat, one thing pretty much everyone agrees on is that fruits and veggies are good for you.—
Rachel Sugar,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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In 2021, Dollar General announced plans to open approximately 1,000 Popshelf stores by the end of the 2025 fiscal year due to its popularity with customers, according to reporting from CNBC.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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There are also approximately 32 are in criminal custody who have active detainers — that is, ICE has asked that they be held for up to 48 hours after they're scheduled to be released.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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There were other elements the artisans created practically for the production, like a Creeper tail that Ylfa (Toni Collette) slices up and blends.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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After winning practically every single award out there for his turn in The Penguin, Colin Farrell is looking to get back in business with DC: and that’s to star in the title role of Luca Guadagnino‘s Sgt. Rock.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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This is quite intriguing because, typically, specialists fear losing their jobs to technology.—
Alexandr Khomich,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Kansas City is quite familiar with Tech’s hit song ‘Red Kingdom’ which quickly became the Kansas City Chief’s team anthem, often played at Arrowhead Stadium.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Things went back to normal once the hand rested in its medium for about an hour.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Florida menu is about 90% the same as the Utah locations, but with a few unique offerings, including mahi-mahi.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Oklahoma charges come nearly a month after Morris asked a federal judge to dismiss a fraud lawsuit filed against him, Gateway Church and others over the church’s tithing practices, according to court documents.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2025
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His opening monologue, which was light on politics and A-list star barbs, earned laughs and O'Brien hit all the right notes, keeping the nearly four-hour show moving through the night.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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Entering Spring Training, the starting rotation was expected to be Cole, Carlos Rodon, Marcus Stroman, Clarke Schmidt, and Nestor Cortes Jr. Despite Cole's injury, the rotation stayed relatively healthy, but the loss of their ace still led to Gil becoming the best rookie in the American League.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Decline in childhood vaccinations in South Florida In South Florida, vaccination rates remained relatively steady over the past decade, hovering around the low- to mid-90% range.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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“More or less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more%20or%20less. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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