as in so
to a great degree
the hotel isn't that far from the beach
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Recent Examples of that
Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized—that is, heated to 145 degrees Fahrenheit, killing all bacteria.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The lie was never that nice girls don’t win.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
Transplant that ecosystem to this frozen setting, and every variable becomes that much sharper.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
The Fat Nag, that is, yours truly.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized—that is, heated to 145 degrees Fahrenheit, killing all bacteria.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
The lie was never that nice girls don’t win.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
Transplant that ecosystem to this frozen setting, and every variable becomes that much sharper.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for that
Adverb
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Vrabel was also able to see a perfect 9-0 record on the road, including the playoffs, becoming the first NFL team in history to do so.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Our practices may change from time to time, so please check back here periodically to review our latest policy.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The killings of Good and Pretti sparked further fear and backlash.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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But with no further contact, the family posted social media videos urging anyone holding Guthrie to make contact.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Having stabilized his ship in orbit around the black hole, Dr Hans Reinhardt (a bizarre, OTT performance from Maximilian Schell) now plans to fly into it, assisted by an unquestioning crew of automatons with a very dark origin story.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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While promoting her new miniseries Vanished in New York City on February 3, the actor was spotted flashing a peace sign for photographers and carrying a very familiar handbag on the other arm.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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However, taking high doses of zinc for a long time can have the opposite effect, weakening immunity.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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Kodjoe made his Broadway debut in the 2008 revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, opposite James Earl Jones.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Perhaps, on extremely long timescales, those heavier elements will sink to the center of the core, producing an inert center that slows the rate of fusion even further.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Even in hockey – a sport that is extremely popular around the world – there are terms used by commentators or pundits that you might not be accustomed to hearing if not a regular to the sport.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Yakitori's menu also features several specialty items inspired by Chapman's soul food background, likely not found at other Japanese steakhouses.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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As for sales at Kering’s other brands, Saint Laurent was stable in Q4, marking another quarter of improvement, while Bottega Veneta was up 3%.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Where this dish really lacks is in the flavor department, which was just pretty underwhelming.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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What a dietitian really recommends When thinking about how to advise clients, Mokari is very aware that what works for someone’s health and lifestyle is going to be individual to them.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As of now, the highest probabilities for significant snow are maxed out generally from Interstate 70 and points south into northern West Virginia and northwest Maryland, with probabilities tapering off the farther north into KDKA's forecast area.—
Trey Fulbright,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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If this is the case, then the greater abundances of calcium and aluminum in the farther part of the circumplanetary disk should lead to a thicker crust for the lunar far side as compared to the near side.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Nov. 2025
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“That.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/that. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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