as in so
to a great degree
the hotel isn't that far from the beach
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
In 1944, Warren had published this story—that is, the story of Mastern’s life and Burden’s inability to write about it—as a short story in Partisan Review.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Furthermore, the chance of winning $20 (that is, of the die landing on 3) is 1⁄6.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
In addition, more than a dozen giants are currently in transition — that is, getting reconditioned or relocated.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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Adverb
There was a time, not that long ago, when San Diego was one of the most expensive rental markets in the nation.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
In 1944, Warren had published this story—that is, the story of Mastern’s life and Burden’s inability to write about it—as a short story in Partisan Review.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Furthermore, the chance of winning $20 (that is, of the die landing on 3) is 1⁄6.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 12 May 2026
In addition, more than a dozen giants are currently in transition — that is, getting reconditioned or relocated.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for that
Adverb
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Doing so on interactive streaming services isn’t just a matter of marrying an ad with a specific show.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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And so rivals again assailed Becerra’s performance as state attorney general and Health and Human Services secretary in the Biden administration.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed, driving concerns over dwindling oil stockpiles and a further oil shock, according to statements from the International Energy Agency, alongside banks and energy executives.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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But Justin is very different from book to screen.—
Jennifer McClellan,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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In isolation, Liverpool’s summer 2025 business was very good, but there are so many mitigating factors to consider.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Bond yields and prices move in opposite directions, with traders often commanding higher yields on debt investments when confidence in the government issuing the bonds is shaken.—
Chloe Taylor,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Chicago’s pizza story started decades later and went in the opposite direction.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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But even Black athletes whose athleticism gifted them an extremely exclusive express lane in life can tell you stories about growing up a minority in America, or tales their parents or grandparents have told.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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The theory of quantum electrodynamics (QED) suggests that when light at extremely high intensities interacts with the vacuum, it can be converted into matter.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Like other pools in China, swimmers will need to don a swim cap to take a dip.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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In other words, the surface numbers and the eye test are matching the analytics in Chisholm’s case.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Both Mbappe and Alcaraz went with a sultry vibe for their cover portraits, but what really got the internet aflutter was the cheeky photos of Alcaraz rolling around in the red dirt.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The main thing to know about the draft is that no one really knows anything.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Travelers from farther locales often fly into Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), which is about a 40-minute drive away.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Avalanches could travel farther downslope than usual and may run into areas traditionally thought of as safe.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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“That.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/that. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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