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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 mid-July, Ham and nearly 60 other members called for a special meeting to strip the board of its unilateral power.
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Chase Jordan
january 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
Coffee prices jumped nearly 19% year-over-year in November, the most recent month for which data is available.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2026
The couple share Cy, 3, and Louie, nearly 1.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Now, nearly four years later, there seems to be no sign of healing.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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Chase Jordan
january 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
Coffee prices jumped nearly 19% year-over-year in November, the most recent month for which data is available.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2026
The couple share Cy, 3, and Louie, nearly 1.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Now, nearly four years later, there seems to be no sign of healing.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearly
Adverb
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The last time those key engine mount parts were examined closely was in October 2021, and the plane wasn't due for another detailed inspection for roughly 7,000 more takeoffs and landings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The nightstand includes two power outlets and two USB connectors to closely charge your smart watch, phone, and other devices as well.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Her absence forced the defense to step up in order to work around a Maryland offense that was almost always in motion – except for 6-3 guard Yarden Garzon, who stationed herself on the perimeter waiting for a teammate to kick out to her for a shot.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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What happened next — her then-husband Joey Buttafuoco's 17-year-old mistress Amy Fisher showing up at her door and shooting her point-blank in the face — created an almost instant media firestorm.—
Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Throughout the long journey, South Park has created diehard fans who have practically memorized the entire run of the series.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
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Years of posting videos and photos of my kitchen projects have created this reflexive doppelgänger, someone practically unable to cook without the observing eye of an audience.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Nearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearly. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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