as in almost
very close to but not completely
practically everyone agreed to help
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Recent Examples of practically
From Publix’s Rich & Creamy to Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter and practically every Tillamook flavor, our freezer always has some rotating flavor (or flavors) of frozen treats.
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Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
There’s easy access to gorgeous beaches, world-class dining, cultural attractions, shopping, and more, all practically outside your doorstep.
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Gl Homes,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
In the crucial first 24 hours following the quakes, the government response was practically nonexistent.
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Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
That pair is also joined by the likes of Désiré Doué, Rayan Cherki, Bradley Barcola and Michael Olise in attack – players who would practically walk into every other team’s starting lineup.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
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Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
There’s easy access to gorgeous beaches, world-class dining, cultural attractions, shopping, and more, all practically outside your doorstep.
—
Gl Homes,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
In the crucial first 24 hours following the quakes, the government response was practically nonexistent.
—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
That pair is also joined by the likes of Désiré Doué, Rayan Cherki, Bradley Barcola and Michael Olise in attack – players who would practically walk into every other team’s starting lineup.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practically
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Roberts doffed his cap in gratitude for a spirited postgame ovation from the fans here, almost all of them Dodgers fans.
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An index tracking semiconductor stocks has surged almost 88% since March, its best quarterly performance on record, according to FactSet data that goes back until to 1994.
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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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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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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practically. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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