as in almost
very close to but not completely
practically everyone agreed to help
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Recent Examples of practically
Next to none—practically perfect Talk about staying power—SheFit’s viral Ultimate Sports Bra has won multiple SELF Activewear Awards, including last year’s Reader’s Choice Award.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, another nominee had a glowing letter from Hillary Clinton, practically anointing her as a future President.
—Marc Stad, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
ByteDance has contended divestment is practically impossible, meaning that the law effectively amounts to a nationwide ban of the video-sharing platform.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
Just a few years ago, these businesses’ power, resources and networks would have practically guaranteed them decades of dominance in the market.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 16 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, another nominee had a glowing letter from Hillary Clinton, practically anointing her as a future President.
—Marc Stad, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
ByteDance has contended divestment is practically impossible, meaning that the law effectively amounts to a nationwide ban of the video-sharing platform.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
Just a few years ago, these businesses’ power, resources and networks would have practically guaranteed them decades of dominance in the market.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practically
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There are almost as many smudge-proof mascaras as there are cars—and just like choosing the perfect ride, the very best smudge-proof mascara all comes down to your personal needs.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 Dec. 2024
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In the immediate wake of the crash, the National Fire Agency said the fire was almost put out but officials were still trying to pull people from the Jeju Air passenger plane carrying 181 people at the airport in the town of Muan, about 290 kilometers (180 miles) south of Seoul.Kim Tong-Hyung, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Avon High School mascot's story inspires millions Owen Carr is blind in his left eye and nearly deaf in his right ear.Eric Larsen, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this month, Syrian President Bashar Assad was ousted after nearly 25 years in power.Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Aniston was an unknown actor before Friends turned her and her co-stars into superstars virtually overnight.Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
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Since then, virtually every NASA mission has included a patch design, typically with names of the crew members.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practically. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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