1
as in approximately
close to but not exactly
roughly 80% of the country's population is of that faith
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as in severely
in a manner so as to cause loss or suffering
if you treat the machine roughly, it will of course break
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Recent Examples of roughly
In roughly seven months with the Cubs, Tucker has gained better perspective on the ins and outs of the organization.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Still, a $10/barrel increase in oil prices equates to roughly $35 billion in higher household expenditures, or about 0.1% of GDP.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
The ball bounced a few times before eventually rolling roughly three feet into the cup.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
The association, which was founded in response to the devastating use of nuclear weapons by the U.S. on Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki during WWII, says there are roughly 9,614 in military stockpiles capable of use by missiles, aircraft, ships and submarines.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Still, a $10/barrel increase in oil prices equates to roughly $35 billion in higher household expenditures, or about 0.1% of GDP.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
The ball bounced a few times before eventually rolling roughly three feet into the cup.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
The association, which was founded in response to the devastating use of nuclear weapons by the U.S. on Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki during WWII, says there are roughly 9,614 in military stockpiles capable of use by missiles, aircraft, ships and submarines.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roughly
Adverb
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The total project cost was approximately $5.4 million.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
22 June 2025
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Iran’s roughly two million barrels per day of exports pale in comparison to the approximately three million barrels per day of spare capacity possessed by Saudi Arabia alone, not to mention spare capacity within other OPEC+ countries as well as the U.S., now the world’s single largest oil producer.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
22 June 2025
Adverb
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Brush Creek Ranch in Wyoming has its own about 45 minutes from the resort.—
Hannah Seligson,
Robb Report,
19 June 2025
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As such, The Guardian reported, fans have been assembling outside the theater on Argyll Street at about 9 p.m. every night the show is being performed, while theatergoers inside are left to watch a video feed of the performance on a big screen.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Adverb
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Like most trends, neckties will likely come back around in another fun and unique way.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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This time around, there is a risk of persistent supply-side inflation driven by policy.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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From his early days in oversized Raf to his current run of tailored minimalism, Rocky’s fashion choices have always said something without trying too hard.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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These people work hard and are in no way asking for handouts, but also often cannot afford the high prices of private insurance, which will be driven up further by cuts.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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“Roughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughly. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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