as in halfway
in some measure or degree
the construction project is only partially complete
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Recent Examples of partially
There are contested school board races in Greenland, Prairie Grove and Springdale's Zone 5, which is partially located in Washington County as well.
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Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2025
The northbound side of the highway was partially closed while crews were at the scene.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
China's moves were partially shaped by efforts to stabilize relations following the Biden administration's continuation of tariffs President Donald Trump set during his first term.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
One approach is partially backing the money supply with gold, silver or other assets to curb excess expansion while maintaining flexibility.
—Sanford Mann, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2025
The northbound side of the highway was partially closed while crews were at the scene.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
China's moves were partially shaped by efforts to stabilize relations following the Biden administration's continuation of tariffs President Donald Trump set during his first term.
—Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
One approach is partially backing the money supply with gold, silver or other assets to curb excess expansion while maintaining flexibility.
—Sanford Mann, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partially
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Leon Draisaitl is in the top five in playoff scoring this spring and halfway to his 32-point output during his electric 2021-22 playoffs, while tied for the team lead in goals scored (five) with 40-year-old Corey Perry.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Wilson was halfway to a double-double entering the second half and ended with 22 points and 10 rebounds plus four assists, three steals and two blocks.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
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This was partly blamed on strained city finances, which were depicted as being in such poor shape that some officials didn’t even disclose their fire prevention needs to the City Council.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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That may be partly due to more housing and infrastructure being built in vulnerable areas such as coastlines and fire-prone places.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partially. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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