sort of

adverb

Definition of sort ofnext
as in pretty
to some degree or extent you've been acting sort of funny all week

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sort of
  1. pretty
  2. relatively
  3. quite
  4. enough
  5. rather
  6. somewhat
  7. fairly
Adverb
  • The incoming Trump administration is bad news for the D.C. establishment, but great news for pretty much everybody else.
    Michael Glassner and John Pence, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Senior Open Competition Quick Recap Despite being in Florida, where a slew of senior pros reside, the Senior Pro/Open draws were pretty sparse for the PPA this weekend.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pretty
Adverb
  • The course was among a relatively small number of 18-hole courses to debut across the U.S. in 2024, most of them high-end destination properties.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Overall, crime in the subway is relatively rare, with trains and platforms generally as safe as any other public place in New York City.
    Cedar Attanasio, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of relatively
Adverb
  • My only quibble: unlike Part 1, Part 2 actually deviates quite substantially from the source material, particularly with regard to the fates of Constance and Milady.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • While this one won't be quite as many expect, there is still a lot being added and changed in the next few days.
    Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of quite
Adverb
  • Best Athleta Deals Athleta has been a long-time go-to of mine for comfy travel clothes that are versatile enough for a hike or a nice dinner and always look polished in my vacation photos.
    Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Just forcing overtime would have been galvanizing enough.
    Joe Smith, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of enough
Adverb
  • The long fight for equality is far from over, and our collective engagement is not optional but rather a moral imperative.
    Jen Cousins and KBF Francis, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The main question about Squid Game season 2 is not critic scores, but rather viewership.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of rather
Adverb
  • The author is a somewhat new resident to L.A., specifically West Hollywood.
    Alyssa Hankins, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Worlds of Marvel, somewhat hosted by the character Groot, is an interactive dinner with trivia and on-screen activities.
    Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of somewhat
Adverb
  • Those details will be handled fairly behind closed doors with our respective counsels in due time.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Between the lines: The pessimism about the direction of the country comes despite a fairly positive economic trajectory.
    Dave Lawler, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of fairly
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sorting (through)

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