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
Prices for some foods remained more or less flat or declined over 12 months.
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ABC News, 12 May 2026
My mother managed to function more or less all right through her 91 years.
—Bob Brody, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
The Space Jam marketing tie-in was first introduced during the Air Jordan 9’s 2016 retro campaign and has more or less stuck ever since.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
Whether that makes the note more or less likely to be authentic is a question forensic analysts will ultimately have to answer.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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ABC News, 12 May 2026
My mother managed to function more or less all right through her 91 years.
—Bob Brody, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
The Space Jam marketing tie-in was first introduced during the Air Jordan 9’s 2016 retro campaign and has more or less stuck ever since.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
Whether that makes the note more or less likely to be authentic is a question forensic analysts will ultimately have to answer.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
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The Religion News Service reports the speakers are almost entirely conservative Christians, a key part of the president’s political base.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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This game may not carry the same weight, depending on the records of both teams going in, but the intrigue will almost certainly be there.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Sandburg’s Quinn Durkin actually developed a pretty good itinerary.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Making contact with the phone and sending it sailing through the air had to feel pretty good after her first kick attempt came up empty.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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With over 90% of the Pelican State tally counted, Letlow was holding steady with about 44% of the vote versus Fleming's roughly 28% and Cassidy's approximately 25%.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Health authorities said Congo has stockpiles of Ebola treatments and approximately 2,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine, though officials cautioned the vaccine is only effective against the Ebola Zaire strain and not against Sudan or Bundibugyo variants.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The gaming complex, which featured a practically closed outlet mall (one shop remains), a robust lotto store and a host of other gas stations and fast food restaurants, closed Buffalo Bill’s last July.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Back in the early 2000s, a $100+ bottle of aged spirit from the island was practically unheard of.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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According to the brothers, the home — despite appearing quite elegant, with its portico, white balustrade, five bedrooms, carved fireplaces and a music room — has long been in decay and would cost millions of dollars to restore.—
Eric Adler
May 12,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Church-goers who aren't quite ready for lunch food will love this delicious brunch dish.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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For those looking for more farm activities, Alstede Farms in Chester is about 10 miles north and has a large pick-your-own area, plus a petting zoo, in-season corn maze, and farm store.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Costs for basic staple foods like rice, salt and pulses have risen by about 22% since the start of the Iran war, according to the WFP.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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Yet she’s viewed, like everything else in the movie, with an adoration that is nearly transcendental.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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No Stanley Cup since 1967, and the Maple Leafs went nearly 20 years between series wins between 2004 and 2023.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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While the first debate, hosted by Nexstar on April 22, was relatively calm, the subsequent three debates were more chaotic, often serving as an opportunity for candidates to lob accusations at one another.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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These relatively limited records from New Netherland consist mostly of what others said about them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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“More or less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more%20or%20less. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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