as in halfway
in some measure or degree
the construction project is only partially complete
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Recent Examples of partially
In 2015, lawmakers partially repealed the ban for bow hunters.
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2025
But the Democratic field is partially frozen as former Vice President Kamala Harris weighs entering the race, a decision she is expected to make by the end of the summer.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Today's top stories President Trump signed last night a proclamation that bans travelers from 12 countries and partially restricts travelers from several others, effective June 9.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 June 2025
So, that's partially the reason why Elphaba has braids, as opposed to straight hair.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
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John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2025
But the Democratic field is partially frozen as former Vice President Kamala Harris weighs entering the race, a decision she is expected to make by the end of the summer.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Today's top stories President Trump signed last night a proclamation that bans travelers from 12 countries and partially restricts travelers from several others, effective June 9.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 June 2025
So, that's partially the reason why Elphaba has braids, as opposed to straight hair.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partially
Adverb
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Cover and cook until cheese is melted and coats macaroni well, about 2 hours on LOW, stirring halfway though.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Holm said halfway into the 30-minute flight, the pilots noticed an issue with the engine on the left side of the plane, which had overheated.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
31 May 2025
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While profitability remains a weak aspect, this is partly due to Roku’s strategy of focusing on platform expansion over immediate profits from its streaming device sales.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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And to partly address the beach issue, the city is working on an agreement with the famous coastal resort town of Acapulco.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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“Partially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partially. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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