as in nearly
very close to but not completely
we were almost finished with dinner when an unexpected visitor showed up there were almost enough seats for everybody on the bus
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as in relative
being such only when compared to something else
burdened with impossibly high expectations, the movie came to be regarded as an almost failure
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Recent Examples of almost
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Millions of dollars can transform hardwood into almost anything imaginable.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Orange County has paid more than $39 million worth of settlements in the almost year since the Airport fire broke out and destroyed more than 100 structures, according to county officials.
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Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
20 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
On Tuesday, almost 2,000 ComEd customers were without power across the Chicago area—a major concern Haynes has for senior living facilities and high-rises.
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Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Millions of dollars can transform hardwood into almost anything imaginable.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Adjective
That also means its almost time for clocks to fall back.
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Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Orange County has paid more than $39 million worth of settlements in the almost year since the Airport fire broke out and destroyed more than 100 structures, according to county officials.
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Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
20 Aug. 2025
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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As night falls, the doors open and the nearly 5,000 attendees walk in.
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Standard container dimensions also enable civilian transportation infrastructure to move military assets with relative ease, improving operational flexibility, reported SCMP.
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Another factor in the increasing scores across the board in Florida could be the relative youth of the FAST test, which was first used in 2022.
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And unlike conventional transmissions with a finite number of gears, an eCVT can move through a practically infinite number of gear ratios over a specified range based on your preferred cadence.
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Loose dresses are a lifesaver when humidity strikes, and this midi style was practically made for tropical temperatures.
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The rows of chairs facing the stage offered virtually no shade, including reserved sections for VIPs and World War II veterans.
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Drought covered virtually the entire Plains, destroying crops with deficient rainfall, high temperatures, high winds, insect infestations and dust storms.
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Douglas said automatic gratuities also serve a practical purpose for larger parties, helping to ensure servers are fairly compensated for the additional coordination and service those tables require.
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Still, box office held fairly steady in the June heat, with total receipts of $36,698,946 down just 6% from the previous week and 7% from this time last season.
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“Almost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almost. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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