practically
adverb
prac·ti·cal·ly
ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē 
Examples of practically in a Sentence
The room's ceiling was so low that we practically had to crawl.
I talk to him practically everyday.
The project is practically complete.
Football is practically a religion in some places.
Practically speaking, Alaska is too far to go for just a few days.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Because practically every president since Nixon has ignored the act’s strictures, Trump isn’t about to become the first who is brought to heel—particularly with Mike Johnson poised slavishly at his feet.
—Chris Lehmann, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Recently, Call of Duty has been on its fans’ good graces, with last year’s Black Ops 6 arriving to acclaim with an innovative new movement system and solid trifecta of game modes that all felt exceptionally well-designed (and are all practically individual games in their own right).
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2025
Check out the best-selling Madewell Harlow Trousers for a more polished look or the white Quince wide-leg chino pants that are practically made for summer.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/practically. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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practically
adverb
prac·ti·cal·ly
ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē
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