as in practically
very close to but not completely
fell in love with a man who was virtually penniless
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Recent Examples of virtually
Because virtually no material changes their course, however, the direction of neutrinos’ travel should point reliably back to the mysterious and incredibly powerful cosmic accelerators that launched them, such as a gamma-ray burst.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
After first connecting on Facebook Dating in late 2022, the couple became virtually inseparable after their first date.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
From mid-century modern bed frames to high-quality outdoor tables for al fresco hosting, this comprehensive sale boasts enough deals to furnish virtually any space.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
Throughout virtually all its history, SNL has enjoyed the enviable position of being the only live sketch comedy show that could comment in real time on current events.
—Al Franken, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2025
After first connecting on Facebook Dating in late 2022, the couple became virtually inseparable after their first date.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
From mid-century modern bed frames to high-quality outdoor tables for al fresco hosting, this comprehensive sale boasts enough deals to furnish virtually any space.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
Throughout virtually all its history, SNL has enjoyed the enviable position of being the only live sketch comedy show that could comment in real time on current events.
—Al Franken, TIME, 12 Feb. 2025
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In the postgame locker room, Butler’s personal music was so loud, microphones practically had to be shoved down Kyle Lowry’s tonsils on a night Lowry scored 28.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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To succeed, practically any organization needs accountability, teamwork, smart decision-making and, yes, an occasional stroke of luck.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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Recent information from the Energy Information Administration shows that transportation accounts for almost 40 percent of U.S. CO2 output.—
PATRICK CASEY, DEBRA FISER, WHIT HALL and GARY WHEELER Special to the Democrat-Gazette,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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Alcaraz, a deadline-day addition, showed some nice touches in a deeper role too, but slipped late on as Bournemouth almost netted a third.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Royalton Splash Punta Cana, an Autograph Collection Resort and Casino Punta Cana, Dominican Republic There are several waterslides to choose from at Royalton Splash Punta Cana, including a rollercoaster-style slide and a multilane water slide where riders hit speeds of nearly 45 feet per second.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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The DreamWorks robot survival adventure took Best Feature along with nearly ever other category (it was not nominated for Best Writing and Best Storyboarding).—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Virtually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtually. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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