as in so
to a great degree
the hotel isn't that far from the beach
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Recent Examples of that
Justin Worland, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
The legislature, that is, has found that petroleum companies have committed a tort.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
He is counted on to guard on the perimeter sometimes and act as a back-line chaos agent when the Raptors have their defensive assignments in order in front of him, which doesn’t happen that often.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Therefore, all of Russia—that is, the people themselves—was being accused of killing innocent civilians.
—Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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Adverb
If only switching up the energy system were that simple.
—Justin Worland, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
The legislature, that is, has found that petroleum companies have committed a tort.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
He is counted on to guard on the perimeter sometimes and act as a back-line chaos agent when the Raptors have their defensive assignments in order in front of him, which doesn’t happen that often.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Therefore, all of Russia—that is, the people themselves—was being accused of killing innocent civilians.
—Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for that
Adverb
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Elias Burke Lewandowski and Guirassy lead the scoring charts With eight games played and the league phase over, there is one very familiar name and one that is not so familiar at the top of the scoring charts in this season's competition.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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But the faults had been so substantial that their weakening pulses propagated in a matter of milliseconds across Whisker Labs’ western network — southeast to Phoenix; north to San Jose, Calif., and Portland, Ore.; east to Las Vegas; and northeast to Salt Lake City.—
Ivan Penn,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Share these stories internally and externally to inspire further participation and reinforce the significance of a community-first approach.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The company said its top three markets of the U.S., Japan and France now account for 50 percent as the brand has expanded to further territories and grown by high-double-digit percent annually.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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The result is a very appealing rye that retains the Jack Daniel’s character, but has become something truly unique and delicious.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2025
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Since going viral, Popp said, the bakery’s been unable to keep anything on the shelves for very long.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As the suspects run out of frame, a car that had pulled up in the opposite lane just before the shooting pulls off.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Jan. 2025
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And there couldn’t be a more opposite move to Sanders than making Schottenheimer the 10th head coach in franchise history.—
Jon Machota,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Under normal storm conditions, the risk to trees is extremely low.—
The Sacramento Bee,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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The police chief also told the outlets that the house was extremely dirty, telling WTAE that dog and rodent feces were building up on the floor and that the family members might be suffering from a hoarding disorder.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Fogelman’s firm decision to cap the series at three seasons means Brown will remain available if other intriguing projects come around, including a blockbuster franchise.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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The new movie is described as a continuation of the franchise centering Godzilla, Kong and an assortment of other Titans.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Maybe the Evil Empire really has relocated to the West Coast.—
Chris Kirschner,
The Athletic,
29 Jan. 2025
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It’s also really been on the move over the last year.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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Orbeliani made the case that as a Christian nation Georgia was a natural pro-Western ally and a gateway to the Caucasus and farther east.—
Andrew North,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Aug. 2016
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“That.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/that. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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