as in practically
very close to but not completely
fell in love with a man who was virtually penniless
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Recent Examples of virtually
Instead, every year, millions of people eligible for Free File pay to use virtually the same software from the same companies.
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Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Flickinger zeroed in on diesel as a major problem, explaining that diesel powers the trucks and ocean freight carriers that move virtually everything Americans buy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
But in qualifying, that’s another matter, and watching the cars lifting and coasting through the 130R corner at Suzuka in Japan was something that demoralized virtually every race fan this author knows.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
From there, the combinations are virtually endless — and that customization is the whole point.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
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Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Flickinger zeroed in on diesel as a major problem, explaining that diesel powers the trucks and ocean freight carriers that move virtually everything Americans buy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
But in qualifying, that’s another matter, and watching the cars lifting and coasting through the 130R corner at Suzuka in Japan was something that demoralized virtually every race fan this author knows.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
From there, the combinations are virtually endless — and that customization is the whole point.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtually
Adverb
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With the simple flick of a switch, your garbage disposal can make practically any post-meal clean-up a breeze.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, April 8, Taylor Swift stepped out in New York City in an outfit practically made for her Bridal Era.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But tropical activity that year, fueled by record warm oceans, ended up above-normal, defying almost all early forecasts.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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Expect the 6,100-person stadium to hit capacity in hopes of an Aggies upset and some revenge against a coach who almost led A&M to a national title then left for their rival.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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The highest occupancy is Thursday, when nearly 68% of rooms are booked so far, Ivery said.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The nearly 3-minute song promotes confidence and self-expression with an upbeat tune.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Virtually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtually. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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