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 how Pelley presented it at the end of 60 Minutes last night.
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Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2025
So, guest-wise, Del Rey was more or less keeping it country.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Indeed, attendees on the first Monday in May can more or less count on rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s most famous actors, models, singers, humanitarians—and even politicians.
—Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
But the use of the LED wall creates a margin of safety that Fielder and the filmmaking team can adjust, giving us more or less of a realistic-looking environment.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
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Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2025
So, guest-wise, Del Rey was more or less keeping it country.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2025
Indeed, attendees on the first Monday in May can more or less count on rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s most famous actors, models, singers, humanitarians—and even politicians.
—Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
But the use of the LED wall creates a margin of safety that Fielder and the filmmaking team can adjust, giving us more or less of a realistic-looking environment.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
Adverb
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The school reported $2.11 million in other reportable compensation to Cohen, almost half of which would presumably cover the buyout.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Being persuaded to disable this protection during a call is almost certainly a sign of an attack in progress.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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Speaking of controls, Forgotten Land feels pretty solid, though not nearly as fluid as Odyssey.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Bradley is pretty happy that his love of pitching won out, especially since Scheider is ranked as the No. 67 senior in the state according to Prep Baseball Report.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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The development is strategically positioned at Godrej City, a self-sustaining township spread across approximately 145 acres, featuring a 30-acre, 9-hole golf course.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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The Cessna 172 aircraft was meant to land at the nearby Santa Monica Airport, but instead had a bumpy landing on the golf course of the Riviera Country Club approximately 6 miles north.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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From that point on, they've been practically attached at the hip, often dressing alike and taking in Broadway musicals.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
4 May 2025
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Going nine innings was commonplace, now practically unknown.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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Almost, but not quite spontaneously, Adam and Teddy take off in Teddy’s truck, heading north, maybe to the arctic, maybe to just get out of town for a bit.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Halper, of Top Ten Liquors, isn’t quite sure what to expect from the federal government.—
Danielle Wiener-Bronner,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
Adverb
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For about two hours in what he was told was a routine inspection, Piker was questioned about his political beliefs and potential connections to the militant group Hamas, his opinions on President Donald Trump and when he was banned from Twitch.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Women, after all, are about two times more likely to have depression and/or anxiety than men are.—
Eva Epker,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adverb
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The reality star dined at Tucci in New York City's Noho neighborhood on May 10 and allegedly refused to pay the nearly $1,000 bill, according to an onlooker, and disputed the bill with owner Max Tucci.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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But over the past few years, the hip-hop artist has shifted gears and gone on what could only be described as a spending spree, quietly assembling a high-value portfolio—now estimated at nearly $80 million—that stretches from Los Angeles to New York City.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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The momentum is especially fast-paced, almost overly so, at the beginning, but the film settles over time into the relatively pleasant feel of a runaway train.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Some homes and businesses bounced back relatively quickly, while others languished in complicated situations with insurance companies and a drought of cash flow.—
Gwen Rockwood,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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“More or less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more%20or%20less. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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