Definition of practicallynext

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Recent Examples of practically And getting their practically new, young quarterback to perform while rediscovering the team's leading rusher suggests this team will be relevant despite not having Dart. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 The shed behind his home is practically a science lab, full of jugs and evaporators and gallons of sap. — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 From Mojave Ghost to Bal D’Afrique, its scents line the fragrance walls of the industry’s most fabulous faces, practically fly off retailers’s virtual shelves, and admittedly, help set the standard of what an indie brand could be. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 This machine-washable, stretchy silk style was practically made for elevated outings and needs minimal accessorizing. — Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for practically
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Adverb
  • Dominguez has been funded almost entirely by the teachers union.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Recorded live in a Norwegian church with the British organist Kit Downes, the album consists almost entirely of pipe organ and Sundfør’s steadfast, saintly voice.
    — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • As families’ interest in charter schools continues to grow, however — charters enrolled over 400,000 students in 2026, up nearly 50,000 students since 2022 — supply and quality must keep up with demand.
    — Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • After fouling out for the first time in nearly a year a few days ago, Antetokounmpo again ran into foul trouble early in Wednesday’s game.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Testing these factors virtually can help engineers identify potential problems before conducting physical trials on the factory floor.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder starts at inside linebacker and wide receiver, occasionally lines up at running back, handles punting duties and plays on virtually all special teams.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/practically. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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