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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
Elamaram Kareem, general secretary, Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), said that nearly 80 percent of workers in the region are employed on contract terms and should have better access to wage revisions, medical benefits, and social security protections.
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Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
For nearly a century, Pine-Sol has been a household name.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
That is nearly double his 13% rate in 42 starts from the start of the 2024 season through August.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Back in Taboada’s neighborhood, the electricity had been out for nearly 24 hours.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nearly
Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
For nearly a century, Pine-Sol has been a household name.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
That is nearly double his 13% rate in 42 starts from the start of the 2024 season through August.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Back in Taboada’s neighborhood, the electricity had been out for nearly 24 hours.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearly
Adverb
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According to the Iranian news agency Fars, which is closely linked with its powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard, Iran typically exports around $13 billion worth of petrochemical products every year.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Follow them closely to ensure success.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Song participated in opening day ceremonies at Petco Park and then joined El Paso for what was expected to be a rehab assignment akin to almost a full spring training.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Africa’s most populous nation had halved price increases from a peak of almost 30% in early 2025.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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For instance, the researchers showed that the result from the study holds for more complex, infinite-dimensional systems, such as those used in quantum optics, confirming that the free energy limit is not just theoretical but practically reachable.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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These flavors are practically tropical, and you will be transported to the beach at first bite.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Nearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearly. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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