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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
Bolstered by their home crowd, the Dream nearly pulled off a wire-to-wire win in Friday night’s action at the Gateway Center Arena.
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Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 May 2026
The rich brown leather pairs effortlessly with nearly everything in a suitcase, while rose gold-tone hardware adds a slightly elevated touch.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Beginning in November, Air New Zealand will debut Skynest on flights between New York and Auckland, one of the longest routes in commercial aviation at nearly 18 hours.
—Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In an Instagram video that has nearly 30 million views, a couple claims to save hundreds of dollars simply by booking a flight on a library computer.
—Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
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Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 May 2026
The rich brown leather pairs effortlessly with nearly everything in a suitcase, while rose gold-tone hardware adds a slightly elevated touch.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Beginning in November, Air New Zealand will debut Skynest on flights between New York and Auckland, one of the longest routes in commercial aviation at nearly 18 hours.
—Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
In an Instagram video that has nearly 30 million views, a couple claims to save hundreds of dollars simply by booking a flight on a library computer.
—Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearly
Adverb
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This show is the record of a traveling salon, a celebration of Morrison’s extraordinary work, and a love letter to reading closely in community.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Scientists and engineers from both groups worked closely together during the experiments.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
Adverb
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The Religion News Service reports the speakers are almost entirely conservative Christians, a key part of the president’s political base.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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This game may not carry the same weight, depending on the records of both teams going in, but the intrigue will almost certainly be there.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Built for a light and bouncy stride, these sneakers practically glide with you, making long travel days noticeably easier.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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The film had practically no marketing spend and reached audiences through Markiplier’s large social presence.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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“Nearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearly. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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