as in mostly
for the most part
you mainly need to focus on improving your golf swing
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Since his January inauguration, Trump has enacted sweeping cuts across the federal bureaucracy, mainly through executive orders and the creation of DOGE.
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
It’s been a busy time for Frost, who has added 60 new players over the past five months, mainly through the transfer market.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
The 18- to 24-year-old participants, mainly from Brownsville, Brooklyn, and the South Bronx, are paid $20 an hour.
—Jared Ochacher, CBS News, 3 June 2025
The brand’s Kali Kali kohl pencils come in a range of mainly neutral shades, but its royal-blue Neela Neela iteration makes for a vibrant waterline accent or a smudgy statement.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
It’s been a busy time for Frost, who has added 60 new players over the past five months, mainly through the transfer market.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
The 18- to 24-year-old participants, mainly from Brownsville, Brooklyn, and the South Bronx, are paid $20 an hour.
—Jared Ochacher, CBS News, 3 June 2025
The brand’s Kali Kali kohl pencils come in a range of mainly neutral shades, but its royal-blue Neela Neela iteration makes for a vibrant waterline accent or a smudgy statement.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mainly
Adverb
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Expect mostly sunny skies with widespread smoke throughout the day.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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So far, the protests have been centered mostly in downtown LA near City Hall and a federal detention center where some immigrants are being held.—
Krysta Fauria,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Another group, led primarily by Maryland farmers, started collecting signatures to challenge the Renewable Energy Certainty Act, which focuses on solar farm siting in the state.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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The Hudsons’ parents are actress Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, though both were primarily raised by Hawn and her longtime partner, Kurt Russell.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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Outflows of $27 million slimmed AUMs to $7 billion, chiefly due to liquidations in Australia and South Africa.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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But Arteta’s Liverpool counterpart Arne Slot rejects the idea that fitness record is determined chiefly by luck.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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Details of the negotiations were not released, but reports suggested the discussions largely focused on limiting Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanction relief.—
Caitlin McFall , Greg Wehner , Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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But contrary to popular opinion outside of L.A., the anti-ICE demonstrations have largely been peaceful.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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But Iowa, the strategist said, is a predominantly white early state compared to other early nominating states.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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The collection is predominantly 14-karat gold, reclaimed diamonds and unique natural pearls.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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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
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What the Legislature did was enable a driver who hits someone during a riot to basically claim Stand Your Ground in a civil lawsuit only.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Formula regulations in the U.S. and Europe, including requirements for nutrients and testing, differ somewhat, but are generally similar, Abrams said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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Possible Side Effects Cinnamon is generally well-tolerated and safe for most people when consumed in regular amounts in food.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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“Mainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mainly. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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