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
Attending the meeting virtually, Precinct 3 Commissioner Matt Krause spoke up to thank Simmons for her proclamation, but proposed some changes.
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Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2025
About two weeks later, around Aug. 25, Millan was virtually processing the paperwork of another woman, identified as A.P.G., who was present in the room with her husband and child.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Leaning on friends in the National Football League, the Minnesota Vikings’ Josh Metellus virtually passed the ball to a player from the next host city: the Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Ross Stores Ross Stores’ 50-day and 200-day moving averages were virtually at the same level above $146 through Thursday’s close.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2025
About two weeks later, around Aug. 25, Millan was virtually processing the paperwork of another woman, identified as A.P.G., who was present in the room with her husband and child.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Leaning on friends in the National Football League, the Minnesota Vikings’ Josh Metellus virtually passed the ball to a player from the next host city: the Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Ross Stores Ross Stores’ 50-day and 200-day moving averages were virtually at the same level above $146 through Thursday’s close.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtually
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There were other elements the artisans created practically for the production, like a Creeper tail that Ylfa (Toni Collette) slices up and blends.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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After winning practically every single award out there for his turn in The Penguin, Colin Farrell is looking to get back in business with DC: and that’s to star in the title role of Luca Guadagnino‘s Sgt. Rock.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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And despite the overt inflation in almost every regard, Cadillac clearly believes the uncompromising urban buyer who wants power, panache, and plenty of room for the fam will eventually decide to go electric.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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The royal has spent St. Patrick's with the regiment almost every year since marrying Prince William in 2011.—
Monique Jessen,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Gold prices have soared 12% so far this year, while the S&P 500 has plummeted nearly 7%.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Oklahoma charges come nearly a month after Morris asked a federal judge to dismiss a fraud lawsuit filed against him, Gateway Church and others over the church’s tithing practices, according to court documents.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Virtually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtually. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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