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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 just two days, the YouTube video has nearly 3 million views.
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Earlier in August, another Chenequa home on Pine Lake sold for nearly $10 million, according to the Metro Milwaukee MLS.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The New Orleans Saints nearly pulled off an upset in coach Kellen Moore’s debut before falling in the closing seconds to the Cardinals, 20-13.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Times’ shares have risen nearly 90% since then, outpacing News Corp’s.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Caché McClay, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Earlier in August, another Chenequa home on Pine Lake sold for nearly $10 million, according to the Metro Milwaukee MLS.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The New Orleans Saints nearly pulled off an upset in coach Kellen Moore’s debut before falling in the closing seconds to the Cardinals, 20-13.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
The Times’ shares have risen nearly 90% since then, outpacing News Corp’s.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearly
Adverb
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The administration has also removed multiple senior leaders in charge of agencies that work closely with the intelligence community but fall under the Department of War.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Merging with Teck will almost certainly be the master stroke in removing it from any plans by BHP to return with a fresh offer for Anglo American.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Apple has since confirmed that the functionality will come to almost all modern smartwatch models.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Back then, Julian said the area was practically devoid of anything regarding the cultural arts.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The building is practically an antique itself, rivaling the town of Belmont, which was established just 20 years before the mall.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Nearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearly. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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