1
as in almost
very close to but not completely
the lot is 16 acres more or less
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2
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
most couples in the survey said that they were more or less happy in their marriage
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3
as in approximately
close to but not exactly
the box weighs 60 pounds more or less
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Recent Examples of more or less
Whereas the film more or less followed the book’s plot, the series description suggests a somewhat different take.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
But milking will continue on the farm here at more or less the same clock times.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Those turned off by Steyer’s ideology or his wealth were seemingly drifting to Swalwell, who hewed to a more or less moderate line.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
What happened to Chris is finally explained, more or less.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
But milking will continue on the farm here at more or less the same clock times.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Those turned off by Steyer’s ideology or his wealth were seemingly drifting to Swalwell, who hewed to a more or less moderate line.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
What happened to Chris is finally explained, more or less.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
Adverb
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Since May 1996, a group of neighbors has met almost every month to talk about books.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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The World Bank estimated that an extended disruption could drive energy prices up by almost a quarter compared to 2025; the strait cannot quickly be replaced, Morningstar analysts warned in a note to clients.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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So again, a pretty serious album there.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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That’s pretty great to know that your school has produced some pretty cool athletes like that.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The earthquake's epicenter was approximately 4 miles west of Cobb and occurred at a depth of 1 mile.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Out of the 10% to 15% of couples worldwide who experience infertility, male factors cause or contribute to approximately 45% of those cases, data shows.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Borussia Monchengladbach’s Tim Kleindienst has missed practically the entire season because of a recurring knee injury, meaning that even if the 30-year-old were to return in the final few games, the World Cup seems a long shot.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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But following elite competition is nearly impossible, with subtle flicks and jabs practically invisible to the naked eye—and competitors hidden behind masks.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, the day did not go quite according to plan for Dale Coyne Racing's Romain Grosjean, and that was all thanks to an unfortunate run-in — in the most literal sense imaginable — with a bird.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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General Daily Insight for April 29, 2026 Tension shows up today when timing, tone, or expectations don’t quite match.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The Caspian Sea, between Europe and Asia, is only about a third as salty as the open ocean and has a number of endemic species, including a little seal with no ears.—
Rosa Lyster,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The average age of these nuclear reactors is about 42 years old.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Austin Barber, who started 47 games at tackle for the Gators, nearly had to wait until Saturday.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Philadelphia scored on seven consecutive late-game possessions, nearly all of them on plays at or near the rim.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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This realization, Parker begins to explain, is a relatively recent one.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Switzerland has a relatively weak fertility rate, with natural growth (births minus deaths) at around 6,000 in 2024.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
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“More or less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more%20or%20less. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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