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
That’s because the ACA spent a decade under assault (Republicans in the Congress voted repeal over 70 times) and by the time its future was more or less secure, an epidemic was barreling across America, killing over a million people.
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Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
But each household may wind up paying more or less based on a variety of factors, including family size, geography and typical purchases, economists said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
If the Twins have six spots, more or less, settled — Banda, Rogers, Funderburk, Cole Sands, Justin Topa and Eric Orze — that still leaves two remaining.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
Oil is notoriously volatile, and high prices inevitably come down to earth after too long, making any Fed policy action on energy prices more or less moot.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
But each household may wind up paying more or less based on a variety of factors, including family size, geography and typical purchases, economists said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
If the Twins have six spots, more or less, settled — Banda, Rogers, Funderburk, Cole Sands, Justin Topa and Eric Orze — that still leaves two remaining.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 2026
Oil is notoriously volatile, and high prices inevitably come down to earth after too long, making any Fed policy action on energy prices more or less moot.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
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Looking at year-to-year growth rates, Charlotte ranked sixth in the Carolinas almost 2%.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Acuna denied the allegations, but a money judgment was later issued against him totaling almost $1 million.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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For a boutique hotel, the prices are pretty reasonable (starting at $150).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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And there’s a Roman finger-counting system, which continued to be pretty widely used through the Middle Ages in Europe, that could go up to 9,999 on two hands.—
John Pavlus,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The journey is a true adventure that includes moderate to challenging hikes, but the reward is a wild, unspoiled jungle with magnificent wildlife encounters—Osa Peninsula hosts approximately 50% of all of the species found in Costa Rica.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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Boise State is nearing completion of its $70 million project, which will seat approximately 1,600 and feature amenities for student-athletes, such as a nutrition center and a lounge.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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But practically speaking, ICE is already funded.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Ad blockers and VPNs are practically a requirement for using the internet now.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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And if the calm of the room interior hasn’t quite washed away the busy day, the indulgently oversized marble bathtubs certainly will.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Now they are headed toward the play-in tournament or, quite possibly, the actual NBA playoffs.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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The backstory The resort opened as The Nam Hai in 2006 and operated as such for about a decade before it was acquired by Four Seasons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Officers believe the suspect is about 21-23 years old and drives an older model dark green Honda Civic.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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With the Baby Boom cohort now ranging from 62 to 80 years old, the share of Americans aged 65 or older has nearly doubled from 10% to 18%, the center said.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tune Into the Rhythm of Filipino Festivals After a nearly three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, festivals across the Philippines are once again taking the stage, filling up the events calendar with vivacious celebrations of local culture and tradition.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Forming a company in Florida is fast, inexpensive and requires relatively little disclosure.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Then, in a rare daylight attack, more than 550 drones were launched at targets throughout the country, including in the far western city of Lviv, which has experienced relatively few attacks since the 2022 invasion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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“More or less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more%20or%20less. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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