as in almost
very close to but not completely
practically everyone agreed to help
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Recent Examples of practically
In the now-viral video, the Labrador can be seen bouncing around the bed, visibly thrilled that a new day has begun—her energy practically infectious.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
All of the iconic locations and settings from the second book were built practically to film season 2, creating an overall more epic feel.
—EW.com, 22 July 2025
The path forward requires technology that is scientifically valid and practically useful, delivering solutions that provide meaningful insights without the complexity of traditional research-grade equipment.
—Thorsten Zander, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Hypersonic glide missiles could elude defense systems before striking their targets with practically no warning, while smaller, low-yield nukes threaten to blur the lines between conventional and nuclear warfare, making all-out war more likely.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
All of the iconic locations and settings from the second book were built practically to film season 2, creating an overall more epic feel.
—EW.com, 22 July 2025
The path forward requires technology that is scientifically valid and practically useful, delivering solutions that provide meaningful insights without the complexity of traditional research-grade equipment.
—Thorsten Zander, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Hypersonic glide missiles could elude defense systems before striking their targets with practically no warning, while smaller, low-yield nukes threaten to blur the lines between conventional and nuclear warfare, making all-out war more likely.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practically
Adverb
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This frame, the project dips almost 20 spaces, falling from No. 125 to No. 144.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Pros: No break-in period; breathable; easy to style Cons: Some colorways are usually out of stock Reebok knows how to marry functionality and style, and the Club C 85s are the epitome of a classic, comfy shoe that can be worn with almost anything.—
April Benshosan,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Kimmel’s tribute to Otto has amassed 255,000 views and nearly 9,000 reactions and comments on Facebook as of July 14.—
Mark Price
Updated July 14,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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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
Adverb
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Soliman attended the hearing virtually from the Butler County jail.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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But he’s left virtually functionless, forced to live out the rest of his days without any agency.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
23 July 2025
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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practically. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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