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, more or less, the state at which Solène has arrived.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
The final defensive numbers looked unsightly, but that was more or less expected.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Arsenic is a bigger problem in rural communities Future research could also expose what genes make individual flies and humans more or less vulnerable to arsenic poisoning, Chaturvedi said.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Essentially the investors were paying their taxes at fifty cents on the dollar more or less.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
The final defensive numbers looked unsightly, but that was more or less expected.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Arsenic is a bigger problem in rural communities Future research could also expose what genes make individual flies and humans more or less vulnerable to arsenic poisoning, Chaturvedi said.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Essentially the investors were paying their taxes at fifty cents on the dollar more or less.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
Adverb
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At Novant, the upfront cost is almost $3,000 for 24/7 access to a provider through two clinics in the region, Hallmark Care and Traditions Concierge Medicine in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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The eagles' first flights were often clumsy, almost embarrassing affairs, according to Parker.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Aston Villa, on the other hand, had a pretty flat summer, albeit redeemed by what looks like an excellent deal for Harvey Elliott on deadline day.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Though his interests were that of a pretty typical child — computing and gaming, playing the saxophone, enjoying soccer and time with his pets — he was also known for his acts of kindness and generosity.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The earthquake struck at a depth of 8 miles, with its epicenter approximately 4 miles north of Fontana.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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As of Friday, Hurricane Kiko remains a major hurricane located approximately 1,200 miles east-southeast of Hawaii and is forecast to approach the islands as a tropical storm early next week, officials said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Those looking to get their steps in might ping pong between the Lake Stage, near Polk Bros Park at the Pier’s entrance point, and the East Stage, at the very end, practically in the lake.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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In other words, practically no words necessary.—
Julie Hinds,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The silk faille jacket was not quite white but a pale blush, and the loose pants and top beneath had an intricate pattern of silver beads.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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To my surprise, the burger was quite good; a gooey mesh of meat and cheese became one flesh.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Pick the stems once the seeds have begun to dry and brown, then loosely bundle them and hang them upside down in a warm, dry place to dry completely, about one or two weeks.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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After about a year of running tests with doctors, they were finally given a diagnosis.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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After graduating, Dudek spent nearly a decade working for tech companies that contracted with the federal government on modernization projects, before migrating to several jobs within federal agencies themselves.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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The change affects more than 50 titles and nearly 240 individual books, many focused on puberty.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Since the 1980s, the number of games played per decade has been relatively consistent.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Unemployment has stayed relatively low in part because of dampened demand for workers as well as a depressed supply (people aging out of the workforce as well as reductions in immigrant workers).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“More or less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more%20or%20less. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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