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the Little House books are substantially based on the memories of Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Recent Examples of substantially
While a new tagline wouldn’t have substantially changed many minds, the campaign itself highlighted the Post leadership’s inability to the think creatively.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Home sales are largely flat, but prices have jumped substantially.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The proportion of coal and natural gas power rose substantially during the storm, while the proportion of wind power used during the storm dropped by 40%, Wright said.
—Matthew Daly, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
That argument substantially complicates the policy and procedures surrounding IVF.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Snow substantially protects ticks.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
The sentence Desouza received is substantially lighter than the eight years sought by prosecutors and also much more lenient than the sentences in other local cases of neonaticide, which refers to the crime of killing a baby less than 24 hours after it is born.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
This substantially increases customer acquisition costs when new films are launched.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Daytime high temperatures in San Diego will be substantially cooler on Friday, reaching 67, which is roughly the seasonal average.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Home sales are largely flat, but prices have jumped substantially.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The proportion of coal and natural gas power rose substantially during the storm, while the proportion of wind power used during the storm dropped by 40%, Wright said.
—Matthew Daly, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
That argument substantially complicates the policy and procedures surrounding IVF.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Snow substantially protects ticks.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
The sentence Desouza received is substantially lighter than the eight years sought by prosecutors and also much more lenient than the sentences in other local cases of neonaticide, which refers to the crime of killing a baby less than 24 hours after it is born.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
This substantially increases customer acquisition costs when new films are launched.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Daytime high temperatures in San Diego will be substantially cooler on Friday, reaching 67, which is roughly the seasonal average.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantially
Adverb
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Measles was eliminated in the United States by 2000 but has resurfaced in periodic outbreaks, mostly among people who are not vaccinated.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Marquis said the local branches have opportunities to seek funding from the national group but are mostly encouraged and provided resources on how to fundraise on their own.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Wednesday’s decision, based mainly on legal technicalities, notes that the company can propose a temporary increase for October 1 under its current investment plan.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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While the popularity of these app-blocking devices increases (Novelli said the company has sold more than 60,000), questions remain about their efficacy when the people who buy them are mainly discovering the devices through the internet—and talking about them on social media.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The practice is dangerous and largely unregulated, with workers often paid the equivalent of about $18 to $24 for a 10-hour shift.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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He was largely considered to be one of the most clutch kickers of his generation.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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This list is intended chiefly to get the gears of your own moviegoing memories turning.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Post’s book coverage—chiefly via the beloved Book World section—has long been a gold standard in the industry.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program primarily helps tax filers with incomes below $69,000, those who are disabled and those who are not proficient in English.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Ramsay primarily used Bongi Hlongwane in that role last season, but Knowles has returned the South African to attacking positions, leaving a void on the right side of defense.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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More than 20 candidates, predominantly Republican, filed to run in the special election for the former representative's seat.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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When accepting his album of the year award Sunday night, Bad Bunny addressed the crowd predominantly in Spanish and spoke of the strugglesof the immigrant experience.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The discussion devolved as attendees opined about the criminal justice system generally, advertised their nonprofits during the question-and-answer session and talked about unrelated issues.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The co-branded visors can be fitted to Race-R Pro, Aeron GP and Aeron lids, generally suited for track use.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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This rising use of AI has principally been spurred by the evolving advances and widespread adoption of generative AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The most common type of gallstone consists principally of cholesterol.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Substantially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantially. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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