as in partially
in some measure or degree
you're only partly right
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Recent Examples of partly
As the Neanderthals gradually disappeared around 40,000 years ago—partly due to competition with our own species—Homo sapiens began taking shelter-building in new directions.
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Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
In those stores, a new department called Target Beauty Studio will partly replace in-store Ulta shops.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Friday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 38 and a 30% chance of precipitation is 30%.
—Mariyam Muhammad, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
What’s next For climate change, misperceptions are partly driven by partisan polarization, visible disagreement among leaders and vocal opposition from skeptics.
—Stylianos Syropoulos, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
In those stores, a new department called Target Beauty Studio will partly replace in-store Ulta shops.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Friday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 38 and a 30% chance of precipitation is 30%.
—Mariyam Muhammad, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
What’s next For climate change, misperceptions are partly driven by partisan polarization, visible disagreement among leaders and vocal opposition from skeptics.
—Stylianos Syropoulos, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for partly
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The Stars’ other major trade pickup, Tyler Myers, was in street clothes for Game 6 after a ghastly Game 5 performance in which at least two, if not three, Minnesota goals could be laid partially at his feet.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The growing adoption of GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic and Wegovy, are partially responsible for consumers’ interest in upping their protein and fiber intakes.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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During back flushes, the valve is never opened more than halfway; this allows for an instantaneous flow rate of no more than 27 gpm.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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The squeeze on shipments through the strait has rippled through global maritime trade, including through the Panama Canal nearly halfway around the world.—
Munir Ahmed,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Partly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partly. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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