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adjective

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Recent Examples of that
Adverb
Traditionally, streaming seasons — that is, until The Pitt — do not do this for the most part. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025 And then to get drafted that high and stay in Carolina and have a relatively healthy career. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025 Warren’s catalog also stretches back that long and includes collaborations with the likes of Hardwell, HI-LO and Weird Genius. Xander Zellner, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2025 But the other is the final result — that is, where all that money goes or is perceived to have gone. Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for that
Recent Examples of Synonyms for that
Adverb
  • What are the most important experiences in your life so far?
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The lefty has struck out 16 batters in 11 innings so far.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The Lucha Bros, alongside Pac, formed the trio known as The Death Triangle, achieving further success by capturing the AEW World Trios Championship.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
  • At each turn, Lugo avoided further trouble to retire the side in order.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • Chobani broke ground on a very, very big natural foods plant in Rome, New York, after Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a press conference about the company's long-term investment late last month.
    Amy Neff Roth, USA Today, 3 May 2025
  • The woman who until very recently managed Santee’s day-to-day affairs is getting a severance payment worth more than $131,000.
    Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • Up next, the actor is slated to star opposite Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried in Feig's upcoming film The Housemaid.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 1 May 2025
  • But now, in the space of about 12 hours, Pugh has served up two polar opposite looks for the fun of it.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 May 2025
Adverb
  • Buy something fun and extremely nerdy Lots of places discount their Star Wars merch and/or release exclusives on May 4, and StarWars.com has a roundup of all the coolest stuff, from Chewbacca flannel shirts and Hoth mini backpacks to a Grogu ring and R2-D2 Clip Charm.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2025
  • This moisturizing sunscreen is extremely hydrating, thanks to familiar ingredients such as ectoin, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and red algae—and, depending on your skin type, can satisfy both a.m. moisturizer and sunscreen steps.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • Let your words be intentional and your thoughts be clear—especially when involving other people into your mental maze.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
  • Playing games where the children are teammates, building things together, or learning together, can help siblings see each other as teammates rather than rivals or competitors, according to Parenting Focus.
    Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • This is a really entertaining sketch that is elevated by solid performances and impressions.
    Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • My whole world got taken from me, and really, in the flash of a gun.
    Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley, CBS News, 4 May 2025
Adjective
  • If the two galaxies are aligned just right, the light from the farther galaxy forms a ring around the nearer one.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2025
  • How fast these farther galaxies are receding from us (which is easily read off from their color) divided by their distances gives H0.
    Liz Kruesi, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2024

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“That.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/that. Accessed 8 May. 2025.

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