1
as in almost
very close to but not completely
the lot is 16 acres more or less
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2
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
most couples in the survey said that they were more or less happy in their marriage
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3
as in approximately
close to but not exactly
the box weighs 60 pounds more or less
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Recent Examples of more or less
Over 15 years, the duo has been a more or less ubiquitous presence on the North American circuit and Dead Rocks has sold out every year for a decade.
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 July 2025
There is just as much character development or backstory as is necessary to make the players seem more or less human.
—Robert Lloyd, Twin Cities, 3 July 2025
These were more or less lost to time until now, when they have been collected for all in an accessible volume that comes complete with a foreword from Padgett and an essay by comics historian Bill Kartalopolous.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
American brands were bleeding market share for many years in budget-friendly, smaller vehicles and have, more or less, decided to give up on the segment, Seabaugh says.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 27 June 2025
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 July 2025
There is just as much character development or backstory as is necessary to make the players seem more or less human.
—Robert Lloyd, Twin Cities, 3 July 2025
These were more or less lost to time until now, when they have been collected for all in an accessible volume that comes complete with a foreword from Padgett and an essay by comics historian Bill Kartalopolous.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
American brands were bleeding market share for many years in budget-friendly, smaller vehicles and have, more or less, decided to give up on the segment, Seabaugh says.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
Adverb
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But the absurd has become almost predictable at this point.—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
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Food & agriculture is responsible for almost a third of greenhouse gas emissions, mostly from animal-source foods.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Thus, in pretty much every real estate loan of this type, the lender will require that the real estate developer personally guarantee that the lender will be repaid in full on the loan, no matter what happens to ABC LLC and its assets.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The rest of the week looks pretty much the same, but there's a chance for thunderstorms Friday night.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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According to a 2024 Bank of America report, approximately 25% of households live paycheck to paycheck, which has forced retailers to go on the offensive.—
Atal Bansal,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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These are only a few examples of the deep ties between higher education and the founding generation; approximately half of them attained some form of it—an impressively high level of advanced learning for the time.—
Time,
Time,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Thought and action are practically one and the same: Hungry!—
Mari Andrew,
Time,
1 July 2025
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All that effort has put more than 1.3 million asteroids in our catalogs, but astronomers expect Rubin to identify perhaps three times that many new objects—practically without trying.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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The Champagne Bar is a more casual outpost, although still quite lavish (it’s called the Champagne Bar, after all).—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Automatic pool cleaners can be quite pricey, so Prime Day is a great time to score a deal.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Yes, a couple of Czech producers came up with an idea influenced by or inspired by the Wim Wenders documentary about 18 months ago.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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The Butterfly now makes up about 30% of our North American revenue.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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The 30-month-long case, which thrust Idaho into the national spotlight, spanned several states as investigators searched for a suspect for nearly seven weeks.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2025
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Blank check companies are on track this year to raise $25 billion, a nearly 85% drop from 2021, but a total Kwasnick thinks is more sustainable.—
Luisa Beltran,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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In a linear pathway, the progression of AI toward AGI is relatively equal each year and consists of a gradual incremental climb from conventional AI to AGI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But at a price point just north of $500, that’s a relatively small gripe for an otherwise sound piece of equipment.—
Amy Wilkinson,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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“More or less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more%20or%20less. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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