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
African drum and dance was virtually nonexistent in Kansas City until the 1980s.
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Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
But no matter what kind of deal Schwarber is able to find out on the market, the Phillies are virtually guaranteed a chance to match it after another stellar regular season.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Visits are available both virtually and in-person and include options for symptom treatment, lifestyle management and education.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2025
While the top three teams in Region 3-6A (Oakland, Blackman, Riverdale) are virtually assured of playoff berths, the top seeds are still up in the air.
—Cecil Joyce, Murfreesboro Daily News Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
But no matter what kind of deal Schwarber is able to find out on the market, the Phillies are virtually guaranteed a chance to match it after another stellar regular season.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Visits are available both virtually and in-person and include options for symptom treatment, lifestyle management and education.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2025
While the top three teams in Region 3-6A (Oakland, Blackman, Riverdale) are virtually assured of playoff berths, the top seeds are still up in the air.
—Cecil Joyce, Murfreesboro Daily News Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtually
Adverb
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Recreate Witherspoon’s rich monochromatic look with these burgundy pants that are practically begging to be worn during holiday gatherings.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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With such a wide array of benefits and potential savings, an Amazon Prime membership will practically pay for itself.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The Dancing With the Stars judging panel almost got through Wicked night without flying off the handle.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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In September, a 130-unit building in Chicago’s South Shore was raided, with almost every one of the building’s residents — even children — being detained.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
21 Oct. 2025
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At Target, for instance, the category’s sales have soared nearly 70% year-to-date and are expected to top $1 billion in annual revenue.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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Atlanta failed to capitalize on that interception or on a pass-interference penalty against Deommodore Lenoir, who nearly had the 49ers’ first interception in 445 passes.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Virtually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtually. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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