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as in almost
very close to but not completely
I nearly fell down the stairs
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Recent Examples of nearly
This year’s budget is projected to hit $55 billion, nearly $2 billion more than last year.
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Regan Deering, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
The buyer demanded indemnities, and the final deal value was reduced by nearly 20%.
—Michael Platner, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The twins, who hailed from Lawrenceville — a quiet suburb just outside Atlanta — were discovered by hikers on March 8 in Hiawassee, Georgia, nearly 90 miles from home.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 28 May 2025
Resolution Copper also said its project has the potential to supply nearly one-quarter of the nation’s copper needs to help with the transition to clean energy and other national priorities.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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Regan Deering, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
The buyer demanded indemnities, and the final deal value was reduced by nearly 20%.
—Michael Platner, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The twins, who hailed from Lawrenceville — a quiet suburb just outside Atlanta — were discovered by hikers on March 8 in Hiawassee, Georgia, nearly 90 miles from home.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 28 May 2025
Resolution Copper also said its project has the potential to supply nearly one-quarter of the nation’s copper needs to help with the transition to clean energy and other national priorities.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearly
Adverb
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Essiedu is black, and while Stanton looks almost exactly like a young Emma Watson, but with a different skin tone, and that’s enough to cause unfortunate controversy.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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In Miami-Dade, almost a quarter of all households rely on SNAP to pay their grocery bills, the fifth-highest rate of any county in Florida, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
Adverb
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Hub Tent Simplifying campsite setup, this has an intuitive hub design that practically pops up on its own.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
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And her combat prowess is almost non-existent, with practically no kills and half of them being by accident.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Nearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearly. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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