as in basically
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Recent Examples of essentially
The headset in the quarterback’s helmet cuts off with 14 seconds on the play clock, so that essentially, any conversation between coaches and Tagovailoa must be concluded by then.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2025
That is essentially the motto for St. Laurence’s entire lineup.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
But the Oilers, who are essentially fighting for their life, weren’t going to go down easy.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
This form of the budget is essentially a placeholder budget, and subsequent trailer bills are expected to change its final form.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2025
That is essentially the motto for St. Laurence’s entire lineup.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
But the Oilers, who are essentially fighting for their life, weren’t going to go down easy.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
This form of the budget is essentially a placeholder budget, and subsequent trailer bills are expected to change its final form.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for essentially
Adverb
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Our goal is to basically change the policy, admittedly that’s going to be a discussion with the parliamentarian.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
13 June 2025
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Humphrey’s Executor stood basically untouched for decades, until Justices John Roberts and Samuel Alito – both of whom had previously served in the executive branch – were appointed.—
Claire B. Wofford,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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In Hungary, freedom of the press and civil rights have been fundamentally denied for years.—
Elisa Manfredini,
Time,
14 June 2025
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The House and Senate are advancing dramatically different approaches to federal education funding, with proposals that could fundamentally alter how millions of students access and pay for college.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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“Essentially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/essentially. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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