as in so
to a great degree
the hotel isn't that far from the beach
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Recent Examples of that
Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Sure, 21 years might not sound that old to scotch whisky drinkers, but in bourbon that’s practically ancient, although certainly not unprecedented.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Everyone, that is, except, for her son.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Even when the stakes aren’t that high, having care nearby makes a world of difference for people with chronic conditions, special medical needs or limited transportation.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
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Adverb
And the city, that vast, open hive of souls, is the opposite of a soundproofed room, even if everyone is asleep.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Sure, 21 years might not sound that old to scotch whisky drinkers, but in bourbon that’s practically ancient, although certainly not unprecedented.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Everyone, that is, except, for her son.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 2 June 2026
Even when the stakes aren’t that high, having care nearby makes a world of difference for people with chronic conditions, special medical needs or limited transportation.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for that
Adverb
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In doing so dancing, much like writing, becomes an act of generational integration and re-membering.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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For rare disease communities, there is no more urgent moment to do so.—
Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Officials did not immediately provide further details.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The president also threatened further military action if negotiations break down.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Los Angeles County voters will cast ballots Tuesday in two very different races for county supervisor.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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At least one watchdog group warned the legislation could poke more holes into the property tax base for very large developers across the state, not just the Bears.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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While nearly 350 state legislators have signed letters urging for stronger federal oversight, some members of Congress are moving in the opposite direction.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Out June 5, the film stars Rudd, opposite Nick Jonas, as an aging musician who never got the rock-star life or career that his younger self had envisioned.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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The club had learned to accept that the 51-year-old is extremely demanding and ambitious, qualities that actually made working with him a challenge at times.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Donley says that all the evidence presented in court shows that storing this waste in close proximity to homes, schools, and waterways would be extremely harmful to the local population's health and the environment.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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In War and Peace, Tolstoy’s concept—among a million other things—was to show how the young people who lived through the Napoleonic invasion went on to lead Russia’s first democratic uprising, the Decembrist Revolt of 1825.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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It can be booked for private sessions, but if full, the spa menu offers plenty of other indulgences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adverb
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This collection, really a book-length work, is haunted, haunting, and simply beautiful.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Sarah Ferguson, his ex-wife, has also been mentioned in the Epstein files, and his daughters, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice, haven’t really taken a firm public stance to distance themselves from their parents.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
31 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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