as in practically
very close to but not completely
fell in love with a man who was virtually penniless
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Recent Examples of virtually
Oil rose after efforts to resume peace talks over the Iran war stalled, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining virtually impassable, extending disruptions in the Middle East that have roiled global markets.
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Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
Michael opened in virtually every corner of the globe; one exception is Japan, where Jackson’s fanbase is enormous.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
Rainfall, temperature, and humidity were all virtually unchanged between this century and the last century.
—Edward Ring, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The question now is whether a virtually static roster can win a championship?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
Michael opened in virtually every corner of the globe; one exception is Japan, where Jackson’s fanbase is enormous.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
Rainfall, temperature, and humidity were all virtually unchanged between this century and the last century.
—Edward Ring, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The question now is whether a virtually static roster can win a championship?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for virtually
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtually
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
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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“Virtually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtually. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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