sort of

adverb

Definition of sort ofnext
as in pretty
to some degree or extent you've been acting sort of funny all week

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sort of
  1. pretty
  2. relatively
  3. quite
  4. enough
  5. rather
  6. somewhat
  7. fairly
Adverb
  • That professed confidence in each’s own instincts and indifference to most dissident opinions is how both led the country and made some pretty colossal missteps.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With three more games remaining, against Borussia Dortmund, Benfica and Atalanta, Barca can guarantee itself a further $6.6 million (€6.3 million), while a lump sum of $11.5 million (€11 million) is also pretty much in the bag for advancing to the last 16 barring any major slip ups.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pretty
Adverb
  • Micron, Nike, and others will report earnings This week will be relatively lighter for earnings reports.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Drought and high temperatures, alongside a global reliance on supplies from relatively few regions, are regarded as the primary drivers for the recent price rise.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of relatively
Adverb
  • Every team in the league is going to aggressively pursue the young flamethrower, so acquiring him may be quite tough.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Now, my view is quite different literally, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • Still, only about 55% of researchers are confident enough in their ability to design research that others can replicate.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Han faced strong backlash from his own party for openly supporting impeachment without consulting senior members of the party enough ahead of his announcement last week.
    Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of enough
Adverb
  • The company has been producing rather odd yet nifty motorcycles for a while now, with most using the same 7-horsepower Kohler engine.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
  • As fans know, characters like Tashi from Challengers and Rue from Euphoria are rather intense.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of rather
Adverb
  • In 2021, Space Force debuted its first official uniforms after getting its official flag and somewhat 'Star-Trek'-looking emblem.
    Brett Tingley, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • For The Win's daily sports newsletter pairs the latest news from around the sports world with the smartest – yet somewhat irreverent – takes from FTW's staff.
    Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of somewhat
Adverb
  • Brian Zeiger, a criminal defense attorney in Pennsylvania, said interstate extraditions are fairly common and usually occur without complications.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Where most villains are down to get the job done by any means necessary, Kraven has a strict code of honor and prefers to hunt his prey fairly.
    Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of fairly
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sorting (through)

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