as in so
to a great degree
the hotel isn't that far from the beach
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Recent Examples of that
James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
The few studies on the use of nitrous oxide are limited mainly to case reports – that is, a report on a single patient.
—Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
When looking for Asian food, my compass usually points about 10 miles to the north in the thriving — that is, busy!
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
In some regions, births fell that much in just 12 months.
—Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
As many local operators shut down production when oil gets that cheap.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
The few studies on the use of nitrous oxide are limited mainly to case reports – that is, a report on a single patient.
—Andrew Yockey, The Conversation, 9 May 2025
When looking for Asian food, my compass usually points about 10 miles to the north in the thriving — that is, busy!
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
In some regions, births fell that much in just 12 months.
—Anna Nemtsova, The Atlantic, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for that
Adverb
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So what made Toronto’s penalty kill so effective Friday night?—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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And some guys want to chat about not-so-important stuff.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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He could not be reached for further comment on Tuesday.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
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But a spokesperson for Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado, whose district includes the area in question, said a meeting with the landlord and LAPD had taken place but provided no further details.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
Adverb
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You’re Obsessed With Learning About The Business Compared to hobbies, which are usually for fun and leisure, business is a very serious undertaking.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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And, because the cube is moving at nearly the speed of light, that position was very different indeed.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Now, at the opposite end of the spectrum, a new fad is emerging: caveman skin.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
12 May 2025
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The effect on Sully is almost opposite — home tightens its grip, but in a good way.—
Anne Kniggendorf,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
Adverb
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No league in the United States is more popular than the National Football League, making the schedule release an extremely exciting day for the sports world.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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The economic sanctions cut off Syria from the global financial system and has made economic recovery extremely challenging after 14 years of grinding war.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Court records show three of the burglary charges are from Seminole County and the two other burglary charges, along with the petit theft charge, are from a Volusia County warrant.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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Because the fire is in a residential area, fighting the fire has strained the immediate water grid, Wallace said, leading the department to bring in water from other, larger water mains.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
Adverb
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Harold Becker had created that really defined the rest of my career.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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Audience reviews were polarized, but some people really loved it.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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If the two galaxies are aligned just right, the light from the farther galaxy forms a ring around the nearer one.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
10 Feb. 2025
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How fast these farther galaxies are receding from us (which is easily read off from their color) divided by their distances gives H0.—
Liz Kruesi,
WIRED,
8 Sep. 2024
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“That.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/that. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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