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
Oil rose after efforts to resume peace talks over the Iran war stalled, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining virtually impassable, extending disruptions in the Middle East that have roiled global markets.
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Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
Michael opened in virtually every corner of the globe; one exception is Japan, where Jackson’s fanbase is enormous.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
Rainfall, temperature, and humidity were all virtually unchanged between this century and the last century.
—Edward Ring, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The question now is whether a virtually static roster can win a championship?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
Michael opened in virtually every corner of the globe; one exception is Japan, where Jackson’s fanbase is enormous.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 26 Apr. 2026
Rainfall, temperature, and humidity were all virtually unchanged between this century and the last century.
—Edward Ring, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The question now is whether a virtually static roster can win a championship?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for virtually
Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtually
Adverb
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For her, this was practically homicidal aggression.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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And now in Florida practically anyone can openly carry a gun.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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Since May 1996, a group of neighbors has met almost every month to talk about books.—
Maggie Penman,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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The World Bank estimated that an extended disruption could drive energy prices up by almost a quarter compared to 2025; the strait cannot quickly be replaced, Morningstar analysts warned in a note to clients.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Leonard had a similar shot for the Raptors that won a series, but the bounce off the heel of the rim and in was nearly identical to Haliburton’s for the Indiana Pacers last year.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
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Authorities say Walton, who was nearly entirely in the roadway, then placed the vehicle in drive and intentionally accelerated forward, striking the victim.—
Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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“Virtually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtually. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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