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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
In 2014, the CDC said, there were approximately 71 births per 1,000 women aged 15 to 44 in Texas, with nearly 400,000 total births that year.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
To better understand the link, Shore and her colleagues used data from six U.S. studies that included nearly 30,000 people whose cognitive abilities researchers followed between 1971 and 2019.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 16 May 2025
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
The proceeds help the American Lung Association serve nearly 3.3 million Floridians living with lung disease, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
To better understand the link, Shore and her colleagues used data from six U.S. studies that included nearly 30,000 people whose cognitive abilities researchers followed between 1971 and 2019.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 16 May 2025
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
The proceeds help the American Lung Association serve nearly 3.3 million Floridians living with lung disease, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearly
Adverb
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Unlike almost all other automakers with U.S. sales, Tesla owns and operates its own dealerships.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The fence around Pimlico almost serves as a barrier to keep the trouble out.—
Dana O'Neil,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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But for the sun-seeking pilgrims who’ve already spent too much time in the car, that rambling building practically radiates golden light.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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And coming from Hulk, there was practically no budget.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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“Nearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearly. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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