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
In roughly seven months with the Cubs, Tucker has gained better perspective on the ins and outs of the organization.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Still, a $10/barrel increase in oil prices equates to roughly $35 billion in higher household expenditures, or about 0.1% of GDP.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
The ball bounced a few times before eventually rolling roughly three feet into the cup.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
The association, which was founded in response to the devastating use of nuclear weapons by the U.S. on Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki during WWII, says there are roughly 9,614 in military stockpiles capable of use by missiles, aircraft, ships and submarines.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Still, a $10/barrel increase in oil prices equates to roughly $35 billion in higher household expenditures, or about 0.1% of GDP.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
The ball bounced a few times before eventually rolling roughly three feet into the cup.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
The association, which was founded in response to the devastating use of nuclear weapons by the U.S. on Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki during WWII, says there are roughly 9,614 in military stockpiles capable of use by missiles, aircraft, ships and submarines.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roughly
Adverb
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Iran has indiscriminately launched approximately 400 ballistic missiles at Israel, zeroing in on population centers in Tel Aviv and Haifa.—
Steven Katz,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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The total project cost was approximately $5.4 million.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
22 June 2025
Adverb
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Yes, a couple of Czech producers came up with an idea influenced by or inspired by the Wim Wenders documentary about 18 months ago.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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The cooling station will be open every 90-degree day for about the next three months.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Like most trends, neckties will likely come back around in another fun and unique way.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Seager is at the center of what is fast becoming a crisis for a team that should be a contender, a point that Bochy delicately stepped around before Thursday’s game.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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From his early days in oversized Raf to his current run of tailored minimalism, Rocky’s fashion choices have always said something without trying too hard.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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The boys really worked hard this season and wanted to go all the way.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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“Roughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughly. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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