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as in approximately
close to but not exactly
roughly 80% of the country's population is of that faith
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as in severely
in a manner so as to cause loss or suffering
if you treat the machine roughly, it will of course break
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Recent Examples of roughly
The Lathrop Police Department on Monday said officers arrested three suspects following an assault investigation at a business located roughly 15 minutes outside of Stockton.
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Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The union, which formed in 2021 and includes roughly 150 curators, conservators, educators, and public programmers, ratified its inaugural contract, for a two-and-a-half-year span, in 2023.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
30 June 2026
Adult grizzly bears can grow to be about 8-foot long and weigh roughly 900 pounds.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
At the same time, The New York Times reported that Google’s AI Overviews produced incorrect answers roughly one in 10 times.
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John Davie,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
The union, which formed in 2021 and includes roughly 150 curators, conservators, educators, and public programmers, ratified its inaugural contract, for a two-and-a-half-year span, in 2023.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 June 2026
Adult grizzly bears can grow to be about 8-foot long and weigh roughly 900 pounds.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
At the same time, The New York Times reported that Google’s AI Overviews produced incorrect answers roughly one in 10 times.
—
John Davie,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roughly
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The approach will require the company's Stargazer L-1011 aircraft to take off and climb to approximately 40,000 feet over the ocean, where Pegasus will be released.
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The epicenter was approximately 9 miles east-northeast of Indio, at a depth of 2 miles.
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The earthquakes severely damaged Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, the principal gateway serving Caracas, complicating the arrival of international aid.
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Unless the cover is severely damaged, it can often be resecured or even straightened.
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When the tremors happened on Wednesday, Medina was in Naiguata, a city about 14 miles (23 kilometers) away.
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Among the majestic, temple-like structures were about 200 other buildings on more than 600 acres in Jackson Park.
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The difficulty lies in the fact that setting boundaries does not mean exercising authority harshly.
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But its conditions have been harshly criticized by l awyers, families and human rights groups, who have persistently denounced the mistreatment of detainees since the center opened 11 months ago, during the Atlantic hurricane season.
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Kkj 2-Pack Casual Tank Tops Loose, breathable tank tops like these are ideal for summer trips to the zoo, evening walks around the neighborhood, or just lounging around at home.
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Now that is maturity, not throwing a fit because Joe is around.
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Fortunately, this spell of hot temps will be a generally drier heat — not necessarily oppressively humid like is typical for New England.
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The first of the four chapters is an oppressively gray-toned, narratively diffuse spy thriller, set amid the mists of what appears to be the Second World War.
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That means many households will be paying more per kilowatt-hour at the same time air conditioners are running longer and harder, a combination that can quickly drive up summer statements.
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Progressive lawmakers had pushed hard for state leaders to protect health care for undocumented immigrants.
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The axe came down swiftly and brutally, but, speaking candidly, Geoff Daniels, PBS’ Vice President, Programming & Development, was gracious about it, thanking the audience of mostly media industry people for their camaraderie.
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Back in a virtual Foxborough, the eyes of Iraqi goalkeeper Hassan — before, during and after Haaland had brutally dispossessed him in his own six-yard box — tell quite the story.
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“Roughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughly. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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