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as in almost
very close to but not completely
I nearly fell down the stairs
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Recent Examples of nearly
The pro-democracy protests in China and their suppression preoccupied nearly everyone in Hong Kong, including Pau, who was following the protests on a daily basis.
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Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The iPhone remained the company’s primary revenue driver, bringing in nearly $57 billion.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
In May, nearly 1,000 volunteers with Habitat for Humanity will complete Herrera's new home and 23 other affordable housing units in Atlanta's Sylvan Hills neighborhood for the 40th Carter Work Project.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Those categories represent nearly 70% of 2025 revenue, with the new media deals set to boost that line item on the income statement.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
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Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The iPhone remained the company’s primary revenue driver, bringing in nearly $57 billion.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 1 May 2026
In May, nearly 1,000 volunteers with Habitat for Humanity will complete Herrera's new home and 23 other affordable housing units in Atlanta's Sylvan Hills neighborhood for the 40th Carter Work Project.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Those categories represent nearly 70% of 2025 revenue, with the new media deals set to boost that line item on the income statement.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearly
Adverb
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At Morgan Lewis, Rinehart will work closely with Colleen Nihill, the chief AI and knowledge management officer, to align on the firm’s data and AI initiatives.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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When selecting a sprinkler, look for one with a coverage pattern that most closely matches the area to be irrigated (the shape and size of the space the sprinkler covers should be listed on the package).—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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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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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“Nearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearly. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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