somewhat of
idiom
: to some degree
—used to make a statement or description less forceful or definite
We have somewhat of a problem.
To say he has improved is somewhat of an understatement.
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And Malachi Smith, the backup point guard who was meant to fill somewhat of a Hassan Diarra role, has played less than eight minutes in each of the last three outings.
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
Though the snow can create dangerous conditions on roadways, its arrival is somewhat of a relief given the extremely low snowpack that has plagued the West this winter.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
The First Academy had several young prospects show up Saturday and one player in particular may have had somewhat of a coming out party.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
In somewhat of a repeat of a similar debate last year, the Lake County Board got embroiled this month in an argument over support of the RIFL Act, a piece of state legislation that would make gun manufacturers pay for firearm injuries caused by their weapons.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
Though the snow can create dangerous conditions on roadways, its arrival is somewhat of a relief given the extremely low snowpack that has plagued the West this winter.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
The First Academy had several young prospects show up Saturday and one player in particular may have had somewhat of a coming out party.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
In somewhat of a repeat of a similar debate last year, the Lake County Board got embroiled this month in an argument over support of the RIFL Act, a piece of state legislation that would make gun manufacturers pay for firearm injuries caused by their weapons.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Somewhat of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/somewhat%20of. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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