as in almost
very close to but not completely
practically everyone agreed to help
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Recent Examples of practically
His supporters will support any and all of his agenda and would practically die for him.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
In a city where animal rights are practically civic doctrine and oat milk has a stronger lobby than most politicians, Diaz showing up at a bird fight lands as a direct shot to LA culture.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
For longtime visitors, certain meals on LBI are practically mandatory.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Music to the ears of the execs in attendance — but only time will tell what that means practically for American businesses looking to expand in the country.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 15 May 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
In a city where animal rights are practically civic doctrine and oat milk has a stronger lobby than most politicians, Diaz showing up at a bird fight lands as a direct shot to LA culture.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
For longtime visitors, certain meals on LBI are practically mandatory.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Music to the ears of the execs in attendance — but only time will tell what that means practically for American businesses looking to expand in the country.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practically
Adverb
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The Religion News Service reports the speakers are almost entirely conservative Christians, a key part of the president’s political base.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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This game may not carry the same weight, depending on the records of both teams going in, but the intrigue will almost certainly be there.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Yet she’s viewed, like everything else in the movie, with an adoration that is nearly transcendental.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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No Stanley Cup since 1967, and the Maple Leafs went nearly 20 years between series wins between 2004 and 2023.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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But, like virtually every contender, some changes will continue to come in the bullpen.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The fact that only the skin of the actual animal remained and that it was mounted on a frame that could take virtually any shape meant that the resulting object could take any posture or expression without being limited by bones, ligaments or muscle texture.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
18 May 2026
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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practically. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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