1
as in almost
very close to but not completely
the lot is 16 acres more or less
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2
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
most couples in the survey said that they were more or less happy in their marriage
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3
as in approximately
close to but not exactly
the box weighs 60 pounds more or less
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Recent Examples of more or less
But no more or less so than a show about Russian cosmonauts created by Americans and starring a bunch of British actors for an American streaming service (Apple’s Star City).
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
However, in upholding the lower court ruling in Cook, the court more or less assumed that the cause provision in the Federal Reserve Act is valid.
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Elizabeth C. Tippett,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
And then, most winners are more or less free to live their lottery dreams.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The numerous fragments created in such an explosion would still be moving through the solar system in more or less the same direction and at the original high speed.
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Govert Schilling,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
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Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2026
However, in upholding the lower court ruling in Cook, the court more or less assumed that the cause provision in the Federal Reserve Act is valid.
—
Elizabeth C. Tippett,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
And then, most winners are more or less free to live their lottery dreams.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
The numerous fragments created in such an explosion would still be moving through the solar system in more or less the same direction and at the original high speed.
—
Govert Schilling,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
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Roberts doffed his cap in gratitude for a spirited postgame ovation from the fans here, almost all of them Dodgers fans.
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An index tracking semiconductor stocks has surged almost 88% since March, its best quarterly performance on record, according to FactSet data that goes back until to 1994.
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Not to be like, mean, but just speaking pretty objectively here.
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Some of those old sites may be updated with NDS’s signature flair, but the ones that don’t look as pretty remain the primary resource for Americans seeking government information or assistance online.
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Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.
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From July 2025 to now, this number fell to approximately 5% of export sales, or about 1,000 cases.
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While there are a few unspoken rules for the main course—most people stick to the classic protein, starch, and vegetable combo—appetizers can be practically anything.
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As someone who practically lives in T-shirts all summer, polo shirts have never been at the top of my shopping list.
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He's played with some incredible guards and centers throughout his 10-year career, but none quite like Maxey, Edgecombe and Embiid.
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Princess Diana has long been the subject of exhibitions—but maybe never one quite like this.
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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 score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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As night falls, the doors open and the nearly 5,000 attendees walk in.
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By contrast, retirees enjoy a financial edge in such states as Minnesota, Utah and Colorado, where residents enjoy high retirement income and expenses that are relatively manageable.
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India is seen as a laggard in the global AI race, but having the world’s second-largest workforce and relatively low labor costs has led to a boom in companies collecting data to train robots.
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