as in pretty
to some degree or extent
wear a jacket as it's somewhat chilly today
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Recent Examples of somewhat
Evolved Cordyceps is what causes the zombie-like outbreak in that HBO series, operating somewhat like how Gladys infects her victims.
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EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The commission is somewhat independent of the legislature and strictly bipartisan.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
In a somewhat desultory Virginia childhood, fishing with my father was a recurring motif.
—AFAR Media, 7 Aug. 2025
Tampa Bay broke 100°F (37.7°C) for the first time in 130 years of records on Monday, notable because Florida’s humidity usually keeps thermometer temperatures somewhat lower, Scientific American noted, since heating water takes lots of energy.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 30 July 2025
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EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The commission is somewhat independent of the legislature and strictly bipartisan.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
In a somewhat desultory Virginia childhood, fishing with my father was a recurring motif.
—AFAR Media, 7 Aug. 2025
Tampa Bay broke 100°F (37.7°C) for the first time in 130 years of records on Monday, notable because Florida’s humidity usually keeps thermometer temperatures somewhat lower, Scientific American noted, since heating water takes lots of energy.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for somewhat
Adverb
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The tornado later was determined to be at least an EF-3, pretty strong, a killer.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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There has been pretty much zero coordination with the local government on this.—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Ether has been trading within a relatively modest range recently, fluctuating between $3,300 and $3,800 in August following a big month where notable government developments helped boost regulatory clarity for the crypto space.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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However, using a relatively small 93 kWh battery does inevitably reduce the Evija’s range.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Tanner, who is quite religious, was doing the latter.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Most of the utensils were pretty cheap, quite worn, and really should have been tossed a long time ago—including my black plastic spatula.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Texas Republicans argue that this is not about race but rather about political parties.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 Aug. 2025
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Good systems don’t replace people, but rather free people to build relationships, innovate solutions and transform lives.—
Edwrin Sutton,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Located up a winding road, Sulmona itself is fairly flat and easy to walk through, and there are several very good restaurants that feature the cooking of Abruzzo.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Allen has pitched to fairly even splits this season but is historically tougher on left-handed batters.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Turbulence strong enough to cause injury is projected to double or even triple in frequency globally by the end of the century, according to a 2017 study.—
Renée Rigdon,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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The altitude is low enough to allow for things like satellites to circle Earth fairly quickly.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Somewhat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somewhat. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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