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
The morning after the raid, Olivia and Arthur have a chat that confirms the strength of their marital arrangement and Olivia’s expectation that Arthur will continue to pursue his political career, a discussion that’s more or less drawn to a close when Rafferty arrives in answer to Arthur’s summons.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, one week after his show was first suspended, Jimmy Kimmel did, more or less.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Not a good sign for a relationship that has been more or less on decent terms for the last few years.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
At this point, Keanu’s game is more or less cooked.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Sep. 2025
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, one week after his show was first suspended, Jimmy Kimmel did, more or less.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Not a good sign for a relationship that has been more or less on decent terms for the last few years.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Sep. 2025
At this point, Keanu’s game is more or less cooked.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
Adverb
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The 4-star Starlink Mini combines around-the-globe connectivity with a compact, efficient design that can travel almost anywhere with you.—
Wendy Sheehan Donnell,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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The final finished 14-14, but my abiding memory is the intoxicating swirl of noise and colour created by almost 93,000 fans, plus the sense of anticipation that accompanied the pre-match walk up Olympic Way.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The matches are pretty violent, with nasty punches to the face and vicious knees to the head.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Everyone was pretty nervous, and there were a lot of things to care for and think about, but as time went by during the tour, everyone felt more at ease, and everyone seemed more relaxed.—
Crystal Bell,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Front Office Sports reported Friday that Stars ownership is considering a site in Plano, Texas, approximately 20 miles from Dallas.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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The epicenter was situated approximately 2 miles southeast of Warner Springs, at a depth of 11 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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This bra practically disappears under my shirt.—
Sabrina Rojas Weiss,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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In January 1983, Chanel was a storied, historical house that was practically bankrupt.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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For capybara lovers who may not be quite ready to own an exotic pet, the following are places to visit them in the commonwealth.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the days grow shorter and darker, and temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like knowing there’s a warm, welcoming bed awaiting you at home to usher in a cozy night’s sleep, and long, languorous mornings when time allows.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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Eaton said the eldest child with the woman was about 9 and the youngest was just a baby.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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That’s about 5 percent of the 1,874 total passengers onboard.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The veteran safety, one of only two first-string defensive backs to start and finish the game Sunday, sat alone in his locker still draped in nearly all his game attire, minus the jersey and shoulder pads.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Two months after historic floods swept through the Milwaukee area, new data shows that nearly 2,200 homes throughout Milwaukee County sustained major damage or were destroyed.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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After Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda dissipated in the Atlantic, forecasters are watching the tropics for any sign of a storm stirring up that might impact the United States, but things are relatively quiet at the moment.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The menu is incredibly gluten-free friendly and relatively inexpensive—expect to pay between 6 and 9 pounds sterling for a sandwich—and there’s both indoor and outdoor seating available.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 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 Oct. 2025.
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