Definition of practicallynext

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of practically However, the postseason proved practically impossible for the offense. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Top and bottom line beats, with orders up 49%, which is practically unheard of. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 It’s sold out practically every game in the league and in Europe. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Ali and her dance partner Ravnik, a former Taylor Swift Eras Tour dancer, go viral practically every week. — Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for practically
Recent Examples of Synonyms for practically
Adverb
  • Defense lawyer Lawrence Obonyo, who represents Mackenzie and almost all of the others convicted, said he had been instructed to appeal.
    — Jefferson Kahinju Reuters, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
  • From a dozen seats to 20,000 sign-ups Growth has come almost entirely from social media.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • SpaceX shares jumped nearly 8% on Wednesday, their best single-session performance since August.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In a Channel 12 survey of first-time Jewish voters, nearly three-quarters identified as right-wing or center-right.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • The bill nods at the issue, but there are no firm dollars set aside for those whose investments are now virtually worthless.
    — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The debate was somewhat tamer than the two candidates' first faceoff earlier this month, which featured insults and interruptions in virtually every answer.
    — Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practically. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster