as in halfway
in some measure or degree
the construction project is only partially complete
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The fluffy white rescue dog is partially paralyzed and must use a wheelchair as his back legs.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
He is accused of driving his car over a curb and partially onto the sidewalk along the 5500 block of Okeechobee Boulevard near West Palm Beach on Saturday afternoon, in the direction of a large group of demonstrators, a probable cause affidavit said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
These special cars have an upper level with window-facing seats and glass that wraps partially overhead for panoramic sunset views.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
But the agreement was partially terminated in July of last year.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
He is accused of driving his car over a curb and partially onto the sidewalk along the 5500 block of Okeechobee Boulevard near West Palm Beach on Saturday afternoon, in the direction of a large group of demonstrators, a probable cause affidavit said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
These special cars have an upper level with window-facing seats and glass that wraps partially overhead for panoramic sunset views.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
But the agreement was partially terminated in July of last year.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partially. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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