as in almost
very close to but not completely
practically everyone agreed to help
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Recent Examples of practically
Here’s a day trip that practically plans itself from Kyoto or Osaka.
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Nailing the combination of supportive and stylish, the Merrell Women’s Trail Glove 7 Shoes are a must-have for walking tours, trips to the gym, and even trail runs, while the Chaco Women’s Lowdown Sandals are practically a steal at $55.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
This city takes coffee seriously, so settling into Café Vita, one of Seattle’s indie coffee shops, is practically a rainy-day ritual.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
For many years, Marbella and the Hotel Don Carlos were practically synonymous.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Nailing the combination of supportive and stylish, the Merrell Women’s Trail Glove 7 Shoes are a must-have for walking tours, trips to the gym, and even trail runs, while the Chaco Women’s Lowdown Sandals are practically a steal at $55.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
This city takes coffee seriously, so settling into Café Vita, one of Seattle’s indie coffee shops, is practically a rainy-day ritual.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
For many years, Marbella and the Hotel Don Carlos were practically synonymous.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for practically
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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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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In the intervening years, the immune systems of virtually every human on the planet have developed some armor with which to fend off SARS-2, either because they have been previously infected or been vaccinated against the virus or both.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
27 Apr. 2026
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When that happens, its responses in content, tone, and emotionality will become virtually, if not totally, indistinguishable from those of another human being.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practically. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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