ALL BUT Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

all but

adverb

Definition of all but

as in almost

very close to but not completely dinner is all but on the table, so don't go anywhere

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There is a confidence in Las Terrenas that feels almost flirtatious.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Iran’s new energy weapon Following the start of US- and Israeli-led attacks on February 28, Iran almost immediately declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, creating the largest oil supply shock in history.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of almost

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Shipping traffic through the strait practically ground to a halt after the start of the war, as Iranian forces choked off vital energy supplies from the Middle East, sending oil prices soaring.

— Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 11 July 2026
The reality showed that there was practically nothing to fear.

— Zuri Primos July 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026

Definition of practically

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The federal health agency has received nearly 7,000 reports of people across the country experiencing diarrhea and other symptoms associated with cyclosporiasis.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Filmed on special high-resolution IMAX film, Nolan spent approximately $3 million on 2 million feet of raw physical film stock on the nearly three-hour retelling of the ancient Greek poem.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of nearly

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Speaking on the eve of their World Cup quarterfinal match against Norway, Kane confirmed the round took place in Palm Beach, Florida, about 18 months ago.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
In Solana Beach, the city has only permitted 215 housing units this decade, about a quarter of the 875 units mandated by the state by 2029, according to city data.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026

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