as in almost
very close to but not completely
practically everyone agreed to help
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Recent Examples of practically
By the way, this trio practically represents a last-hope type of situation for the previous regime’s draftees.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The Wildcats were never seriously tested by John Calipari’s Razorbacks, practically waltzing into the Elite Eight with a dominating win in San Jose.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
There’s practically no length Lexa Gates won’t go to in promoting her work.
—Zara Irshad, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
The 86th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is practically half a year away.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 2026
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
The Wildcats were never seriously tested by John Calipari’s Razorbacks, practically waltzing into the Elite Eight with a dominating win in San Jose.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
There’s practically no length Lexa Gates won’t go to in promoting her work.
—Zara Irshad, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
The 86th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is practically half a year away.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practically
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Another, says Lentsch, was when the Wyoming state senate almost passed SJ2, a bill seeking to transfer all federal land in Wyoming to the state for the purpose of selling it off.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nacua became known for his infectious enthusiasm and ability to catch almost anything Rams MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford threw his way.—
Los Angeles Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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With the Baby Boom cohort now ranging from 62 to 80 years old, the share of Americans aged 65 or older has nearly doubled from 10% to 18%, the center said.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tune Into the Rhythm of Filipino Festivals After a nearly three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, festivals across the Philippines are once again taking the stage, filling up the events calendar with vivacious celebrations of local culture and tradition.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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But since 2021, the city’s rules have been little more than conceptual and led to virtually no affordable units, the city said.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Beyer also did not conceal her frustration that, within Beth El, virtually all criticism of Israel had been relegated to an unofficial text chain.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practically. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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