as in so
to a great degree
the hotel isn't that far from the beach
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Recent Examples of that
Paul McClure 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2025
Excellence, access at risk During Trump's first term in office, the current 1.4% tax was levied on schools whose per-student endowment was $500,000 or more - that is, the size of the endowment divided by the number of full-time students.
—Brad Brooks, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Instead, Johnson’s staffers are responsible for passing out funding to other organizations — that is, when there’s an active county budget to work within.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
This artificial intelligence chatbot turns out to be a plagiarist — and an idiot
Jan. 25, 2023
In nearly half the cases, the guilty parties are pro-se litigants — that is, people pursuing a case without a lawyer.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Adverb
The researchers focused particularly on the proteins found in synovial fluid in healthy and injured knee joints, that is, the viscous liquid found in joint spaces that lubricates the cartilage and helps reduce friction during movement.
—Paul McClure 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2025
Excellence, access at risk During Trump's first term in office, the current 1.4% tax was levied on schools whose per-student endowment was $500,000 or more - that is, the size of the endowment divided by the number of full-time students.
—Brad Brooks, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Instead, Johnson’s staffers are responsible for passing out funding to other organizations — that is, when there’s an active county budget to work within.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
This artificial intelligence chatbot turns out to be a plagiarist — and an idiot
Jan. 25, 2023
In nearly half the cases, the guilty parties are pro-se litigants — that is, people pursuing a case without a lawyer.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for that
Adverb
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In organizations of almost any size, particularly larger organizations, collaboration is so critical to making progress.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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After premiering in Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes ahead of an appearance in Shanghai’s Asian New Talent competition, the film is assured of further travel on the festival circuit, and should attract interest from specialist distributors and streaming platforms.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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Iran launched over 100 drones toward Israel on Friday morning in retaliation, and the region is bracing for further military escalation.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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Wilkerson said dental procedures are generally very safe.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Remember to look high and low, scrutinizing not just eye-level shelves but also the very top ledges and the floor beneath hanging clothes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Bond yields and prices trade in opposite directions.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The main issue appeared to be opposite ideas about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that was drafted and for which Trump has expressed support.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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Mills, a longtime associate of Fiona Apple, knows this territory well: the pointed self-analysis of an extremely sensitive person.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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City’s academy has been extremely productive in recent years, with Phil Foden the shining light, but Rico Lewis, James McAtee, Oscar Bobb and O’Reilly are all now established squad players.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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The wide-ranging punishments for such sinful behavior could include a prohibition on wearing gold and other precious jewelry, as well as large tithes to monastic orders and the poor.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
6 June 2025
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Manage stress: Try breathing exercises or meditation to relieve stress. Reduce screen time: Take breaks from computers, phones, and other devices.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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Alas, during one night siege (silly enough to not scare the little ones, even as the entire village repeatedly goes up in flames), Hiccup aims his weapon at the shape of a Night Fury (no one, we’re told repeatedly, as ever really seen one), shoots, and … what!—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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So who’s really feeding Gaza and who’s really feeding their own ego?—
Yesica Fisch,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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If the two galaxies are aligned just right, the light from the farther galaxy forms a ring around the nearer one.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
10 Feb. 2025
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How fast these farther galaxies are receding from us (which is easily read off from their color) divided by their distances gives H0.—
Liz Kruesi,
WIRED,
8 Sep. 2024
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