Definition of practicallynext

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Recent Examples of practically And unlike conventional transmissions with a finite number of gears, an eCVT can move through a practically infinite number of gear ratios over a specified range based on your preferred cadence. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026 That pair is also joined by the likes of Désiré Doué, Rayan Cherki, Bradley Barcola and Michael Olise in attack – players who would practically walk into every other team’s starting lineup. Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 From Publix’s Rich & Creamy to Trader Joe’s Cookie Butter and practically every Tillamook flavor, our freezer always has some rotating flavor (or flavors) of frozen treats. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 July 2026 The thing about the 1998 qualifiers was the peculiar decision to appoint Farouk Gaafar as head coach and Mahmoud El Khatib as the general manager of the national team, practically giving them the same job. Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for practically
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Adverb
  • Mediators of the deal, led by Pakistan and Qatar, will almost certainly now be hurriedly trying to get the agreement back on the rails.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • In fact, the idea of splitting atoms for propulsion and power was being seriously considered almost as soon as the first atomic explosions were made public.
    David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
Adverb
  • The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • As night falls, the doors open and the nearly 5,000 attendees walk in.
    Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Adverb
  • The rows of chairs facing the stage offered virtually no shade, including reserved sections for VIPs and World War II veterans.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • Drought covered virtually the entire Plains, destroying crops with deficient rainfall, high temperatures, high winds, insect infestations and dust storms.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 July 2026

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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practically. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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