as in mostly
for the most part
you mainly need to focus on improving your golf swing
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Tukker has three older brothers and like them started playing T-ball and graduated to rec league softball before moving on to travel with the Wheatland Spikes, mainly to stay with her friends.
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Friday morning starts with a mix of clouds and a few sprinkles, mainly north and east of the city.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood/area The hotel stands above the quiet, mainly residential Le Cure neighborhood which is blissfully tourist-free and home to a busy daily market.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Some studies have noted an increase in social media in the news, but also stated that this material is mainly used to illustrate opinions of a range of sources.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Friday morning starts with a mix of clouds and a few sprinkles, mainly north and east of the city.
—Justin Lewis, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood/area The hotel stands above the quiet, mainly residential Le Cure neighborhood which is blissfully tourist-free and home to a busy daily market.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Some studies have noted an increase in social media in the news, but also stated that this material is mainly used to illustrate opinions of a range of sources.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mainly
Adverb
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After a mostly quiet game, Alexander-Walker had a critical steal late as the Hawks completed their stunning rally.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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With a mostly sunny sky, temperatures both Thursday and Friday will climb into the upper 70s in the Baltimore metro.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Those who have adopted its use for shopping are driven primarily by convenience and efficiency, but many are constrained by concerns around trust and authenticity.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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Cameroonian political analyst Collins Molua Ikome highlighted that the pope is primarily a religious authority.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The latest news is, in essence, a third iteration of how best to expand Villa Park, chiefly led by the rebuild of its North Stand.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Those rules are chiefly set out in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, or UNCLOS, which since 1994 has served as the foundational treaty establishing global legal standards for ocean usage, resource management, and maritime jurisdictions.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Until recently, history has largely recognized this foolish law as a New Deal mistake.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Doing so at a mainstream pop concert for a largely young audience seemed almost subversive.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Like the public spaces, the rooms and suites embody a nostalgic Italian coastal style with a predominantly white color scheme accented by varying shades of greens and blues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday, a photo emerged on social media of an Israeli soldier wielding what appears to be a hammer or axe against the figure of a crucified Jesus Christ in the predominantly Christian town of Debel.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The biggest beneficiaries of Gulf defense spending in recent years have been Western allies, principally the US.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Both are principally manufactured by TSMC.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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There’s depth there and the current roster basically consists of Drake London, diminutive old friend Olamide Zaccheaus and inconsistent field stretcher Jahan Dotson.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Meta shares are basically unchanged so far this year and last traded around $660 on Thursday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The mix of songs from Puth’s new and previous three albums was generally well-paced.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Attendees generally say the gladhanding and networking can be valuable in a city that runs on tips and leaks.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Mainly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mainly. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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