practically
adverb
prac·ti·cal·ly
ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē 
Examples of practically in a Sentence
The room's ceiling was so low that we practically had to crawl.
I talk to him practically everyday.
The project is practically complete.
Football is practically a religion in some places.
Practically speaking, Alaska is too far to go for just a few days.
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Soft, stretchy leggings were practically made for errand runs.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2026
But this was only the latest in a string of record-breaking successes for Swift, who has been setting precedents in the music industry since practically her first song, making waves at record stores, movie theaters and more.
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There’s such little overlap between the two characters that there’s practically nothing Valerie could do or say that would remind the viewer of Phoebe.
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On that night 15 months ago, the French wunderkind accomplished a feat none of the others could, forcing Jokic to give up on the Sombor mid-shuffle with a close-out that practically reached into the upper deck.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Apr. 2026
But this was only the latest in a string of record-breaking successes for Swift, who has been setting precedents in the music industry since practically her first song, making waves at record stores, movie theaters and more.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
There’s such little overlap between the two characters that there’s practically nothing Valerie could do or say that would remind the viewer of Phoebe.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026
On that night 15 months ago, the French wunderkind accomplished a feat none of the others could, forcing Jokic to give up on the Sombor mid-shuffle with a close-out that practically reached into the upper deck.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for practically
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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/practically. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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practically
adverb
prac·ti·cal·ly
ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē
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