1
as in approximately
close to but not exactly
roughly 80% of the country's population is of that faith
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as in severely
in a manner so as to cause loss or suffering
if you treat the machine roughly, it will of course break
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Recent Examples of roughly
For a seven-night Alaska cruise in 2026, travelers can expect to pay roughly $1,200 to $2,500 per person for a balcony cabin on a premium cruise line, before taxes, gratuities and shore excursions.
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Josh Rivera, USA Today, 29 May 2026
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 3 million women nationwide have experienced a pregnancy from rape.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The University of Arkansas has selected an interim dean to lead its School of Law, roughly five months after the UA offered the permanent position to a South Carolina law professor, then rescinded the offer amid pressure from Republican state lawmakers.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 29 May 2026
Sacramento County alone serves roughly 258,000 students across 13 school districts and nearly 400 Sacramento schools, per the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE).
—Ryan Brennan
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Josh Rivera, USA Today, 29 May 2026
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 3 million women nationwide have experienced a pregnancy from rape.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The University of Arkansas has selected an interim dean to lead its School of Law, roughly five months after the UA offered the permanent position to a South Carolina law professor, then rescinded the offer amid pressure from Republican state lawmakers.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 29 May 2026
Sacramento County alone serves roughly 258,000 students across 13 school districts and nearly 400 Sacramento schools, per the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE).
—Ryan Brennan
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roughly
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The company was eventually acquired by Life360 in 2021 for approximately $205 million — a fraction of its peak valuation.—
Matt Rogers,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Denver Pavilions is set for a major refresh, with approximately $3 million in capital improvements planned for its parking garage, roof, signs and a mural along 15th Street, the Denver Downtown Development Authority announced Friday.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Finally, if Anthropic is the third to go public, remember the market will be severely depleted of cash.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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The explosion appears to have severely damaged the launch structure, LC36, along with the loss of the rocket.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
30 May 2026
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Environmental justice, transit and housing advocates warned the changes gut the program’s core mission, slash auction revenue by about $2 billion a year and jeopardize frontline climate and public-health protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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About 2,200 people live within a mile of Tesla’s Fremont facility, about 10 times less than those within a mile of GKN, according to the EPA’s data.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Trump harshly criticized Powell throughout his tenure as chair, frequently attacking the Fed’s interest-rate decisions and urging the central bank to cut borrowing costs more aggressively.—
Leah Willingham,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Trump harshly criticized Powell throughout his tenure as chair, frequently attacking the Fed’s interest-rate decisions and urging the central bank to cut borrowing costs more aggressively.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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The New York City property has been around since 2003, and reopened in April 2021 following a pandemic closure, with the brand new MO Lounge in the lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Reports have suggested that production and marketing costs ran around $300 million.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Fortunately, this spell of hot temps will be a generally drier heat — not necessarily oppressively humid like is typical for New England.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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The first of the four chapters is an oppressively gray-toned, narratively diffuse spy thriller, set amid the mists of what appears to be the Second World War.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
18 Dec. 2025
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Fernando has no such accidents despite hitting the ball hard.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The couple hard-launched their relationship in 2019 with their first red carpet appearance at the LACMA Art + Film Gala in LA.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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In December of ‘91, Beuerlein came off the bench to fill in for injured starting quarterback Troy Aikman and led the Cowboys to an upset playoff win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on a brutally cold day on Lake Michigan.—
Mac Engel
June 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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In 2023, a Brazilian university student died while waiting for a brutally hot concert by the pop star.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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“Roughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughly. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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