1
as in almost
very close to but not completely
the lot is 16 acres more or less
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2
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
most couples in the survey said that they were more or less happy in their marriage
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3
as in approximately
close to but not exactly
the box weighs 60 pounds more or less
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Recent Examples of more or less
Both of these measures would keep funding more or less at the level of the current fiscal year and, for the most part, keep the space agency's programs going on their current trajectories.
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
After years of more or less unwavering backing from the base, this feels, in some ways, like a turning point.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 18 July 2025
Right now all benchmarks are more or less stateless benchmarks.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 18 July 2025
Superman and Mister Terrific manage to save the day and (more or less) fix what's broken, throwing an evil clone of Kal-El (Luthor was very busy) into a black hole found in the pocket dimension.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 17 July 2025
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
After years of more or less unwavering backing from the base, this feels, in some ways, like a turning point.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 18 July 2025
Right now all benchmarks are more or less stateless benchmarks.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 18 July 2025
Superman and Mister Terrific manage to save the day and (more or less) fix what's broken, throwing an evil clone of Kal-El (Luthor was very busy) into a black hole found in the pocket dimension.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
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Police arrested a man who allegedly tried to carry almost $3 million worth of drugs in his suitcase in Atlanta.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Not to mention, the navy and white color combo should match almost any kit.—
Paige Levinson,
SELF,
14 July 2025
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In a nutshell, Dr. Swift got walloped by the Fifth Circuit on pretty much every issue, with the Fifth Circuit affirming the U.S. Tax Court's rulings ― including a 20% penalty.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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This is particularly true considering William has been pretty open about his desire to modernize the institution before.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
21 July 2025
Adverb
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The approximately 1-mile East Market Streetscape extends from Brook Street to Baxter Avenue.—
Leo Bertucci,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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Don’t be deterred by the logistics of getting here: The hotel now runs its own private-jet service from Johannesburg, an approximately four-hour jaunt on a Learjet 45.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
Adverb
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Steve Madden Meadow Flats These adorable gingham ballet flats are practically begging to be worn with a flowy, white sundress.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 July 2025
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The place was practically a shack, these many years.—
Anne Enright,
New Yorker,
27 July 2025
Adverb
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Biggest question: Can Ben Johnson unlock Swift? Johnson is quite familiar with what Swift does well.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
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The distinction between a studio apartment and a one-bedroom apartment is quite simple, but understanding why the former can be a better option than the latter is slightly more complicated.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
21 July 2025
Adverb
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Divide sausage into 30 even balls (about 1 ounce or 1 heaping tablespoon each).—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
25 July 2025
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Those individual totals are enough power for each electric provider to serve about 2.7 million average homes simultaneously.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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Schirmer said total new vehicle inventory is back up to nearly 3 million total available new vehicles in the United States.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Excluding Israel and Ukraine, the United States spent nearly $52 billion on foreign aid last year.—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 July 2025
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And yet, Lerman, now 33, manages to keep a relatively low profile.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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The east swelters while Phoenix gets a reprieve While Phoenix has enjoyed relatively tame temperatures for much of July, large swaths of the country are scorching.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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“More or less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more%20or%20less. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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