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
With the business running more or less on autopilot, the game’s most interesting decisions become primarily cosmetic.
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ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
For the past several weeks, the economic ramifications of the Iran war have been more or less universally represented through photographs and videos of them.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
However, overall, prices for food were more or less flat, while prices for medical care, personal care, and used cars actually fell during the month.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
The restricted perspective allows the team behind the camera to shoot in continuity, starting with page one of the first episode and going more or less in order.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
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ArsTechnica, 13 Apr. 2026
For the past several weeks, the economic ramifications of the Iran war have been more or less universally represented through photographs and videos of them.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026
However, overall, prices for food were more or less flat, while prices for medical care, personal care, and used cars actually fell during the month.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
The restricted perspective allows the team behind the camera to shoot in continuity, starting with page one of the first episode and going more or less in order.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
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Song participated in opening day ceremonies at Petco Park and then joined El Paso for what was expected to be a rehab assignment akin to almost a full spring training.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Africa’s most populous nation had halved price increases from a peak of almost 30% in early 2025.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Our fans are still behind us for all 41 home games, and that’s pretty special.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The practice was pretty much unheard of until just after the Civil War, when it was essentially implemented as a way for employers to avoid paying Black workers a fair wage.—
Allyson Reedy,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Vita knows approximately 80 percent of the words.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2026
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Anyma, the Italian American DJ who makes up one-half of the EDM duo Tale of Us, was set to perform on the main stage at midnight, approximately 90 minutes after Sabrina Carpenter’s headlining set.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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With the simple flick of a switch, your garbage disposal can make practically any post-meal clean-up a breeze.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, April 8, Taylor Swift stepped out in New York City in an outfit practically made for her Bridal Era.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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While my skin doesn’t quite sparkle or reflect like glass, the results are subtle yet effective.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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Manson can’t quite make up her mind about the value proposition of institutional inertia.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The skate park at Sunset Dunes, which opened about a year ago, has drawn enthusiasts from across the city, including longtime skater Ted Barrow.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Rockets led by five before Minnesota used a 13-4 run, with the first eight points from Donte DiVincenzo, to take a 116-112 lead with about eight minutes to go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The highest occupancy is Thursday, when nearly 68% of rooms are booked so far, Ivery said.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The nearly 3-minute song promotes confidence and self-expression with an upbeat tune.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The cuts are required because of employee pay raises, including 23% hikes over three years that were awarded to most workers in 2023, and relatively sluggish growth in city revenue.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Organized as perimeter courtyard blocks, this approach could balance density with green space, support a mix of large and small units, and accommodate both ownership and rental housing within relatively low-cost, midrise buildings.—
Alicia Pederson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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“More or less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more%20or%20less. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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