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the Little House books are substantially based on the memories of Laura Ingalls Wilder
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Recent Examples of substantially
Many have about 1 gram of protein, but some boast substantially more.
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
Like in any field or profession, the medical profession has a very wide range of doctors that vary substantially in quality, training, experience, judgment, insight and personalities.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Some lenses filtered only a small fraction of blue light, while others blocked substantially more, sometimes at the cost of altering color perception.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
People who exercised reported substantially fewer poor mental health days than those who did not.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Bryan Freedman, Baldoni’s attorney, sharply disputed Lively’s characterization of the ruling, arguing that the court’s prior decisions had substantially undercut many of her original claims.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
However, the pace of growth in the number of homeless people in California slowed substantially compared with the rapid increases seen in the late 2010s.
—Benjamin F. Henwood, Fortune, 12 June 2026
All five districts that were substantially redrawn after the passage of California's Proposition 50 initiative to give Democrats an advantage were on the ballot in the state's primaries on June 2.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Hickey, who was 26 at the time and working as a physical therapist, alleges the injuries substantially affected her earning capacity and future career prospects.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
Like in any field or profession, the medical profession has a very wide range of doctors that vary substantially in quality, training, experience, judgment, insight and personalities.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Some lenses filtered only a small fraction of blue light, while others blocked substantially more, sometimes at the cost of altering color perception.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
People who exercised reported substantially fewer poor mental health days than those who did not.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Bryan Freedman, Baldoni’s attorney, sharply disputed Lively’s characterization of the ruling, arguing that the court’s prior decisions had substantially undercut many of her original claims.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
However, the pace of growth in the number of homeless people in California slowed substantially compared with the rapid increases seen in the late 2010s.
—Benjamin F. Henwood, Fortune, 12 June 2026
All five districts that were substantially redrawn after the passage of California's Proposition 50 initiative to give Democrats an advantage were on the ballot in the state's primaries on June 2.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Hickey, who was 26 at the time and working as a physical therapist, alleges the injuries substantially affected her earning capacity and future career prospects.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantially
Adverb
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Nearly 100 battery fire incidents occurred in 2025, mostly involving battery packs and vape devices, according to FAA data.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Golden State’s Kaila Charles and Gabby Williams kept Plum mostly in check, holding her to a season-low nine points after her career-high 43-point game in Phoenix on Saturday.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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But Capital One is growing the fastest, and Venture X has dramatically changed its parent company’s reputation, mainly through key partnerships like Prior and the Michelin Guide, which have the kind of credibility and caché that attracts affluent travelers.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Smaller chances linger into Thursday, mainly south of Interstate 70.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Bottura’s success in this case was, of course, largely tied to his ascendent fame and talent for finding ingenious solutions to problems, some obviously gastronomic and others less so.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The court also argued that evidence for the murder charge — largely presented through testimony by Montgomery’s wife, Kayla Montgomery — was not strong enough for conviction.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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The Tonys are chiefly meant to honor Broadway theaters but for the past 50 years has also given a Special Tony Award for Regional Theater.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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Coal fuel is a major producer of greenhouse gas emissions, chiefly carbon dioxide, driving climate change.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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Fils-Aimé told the Miami Herald that his discussions focused primarily on the deployment of the GSF and the upcoming renewal of its mandate in September.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The franchise has locations nationwide but is primarily based in California.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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Mane, who appeared as Sabretooth in the 2000 movie, revealed in a post on Instagram that he has been diagnosed with the condition predominantly associated with women.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Since The Sopranos, she's continued working in Hollywood, predominantly on TV with recurring roles on Entourage (as herself), Ugly Betty, Guys with Kids and Big Sky.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Voters in central and west Davis generally favored the measure.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The snake’s remote habitat and generally non-aggressive nature mean that most people will never encounter one in the wild.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Oppenheimer’s note was principally focused, fitting for a global strategist, on how equity returns will be reshaped in a new regime.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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The laser targeted one of three ground stations, principally NASA's White Sands Test Facility in New Mexico and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Table Mountain Facility in California, with a third, experimental ground station at the Australian National University's Mount Stromlo Observatory.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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“Substantially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantially. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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