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
After exhausting virtually all their other starting pitching alternatives to this point — from struggling minor-league arms such as Landon Knack, Bobby Miller and Justin Wrobleski, to a bulk-inning option such as Matt Sauer — the Dodgers are finally entrusting Casparius with a starting role.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
But like virtually all upbeat trends in housing, the change seems incremental at best.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
Of course, all this finery depended upon the relentless slaughter of elephants, their tusks brutally torn off, leaving the animals virtually defenseless, or often dead.
—Anthony R. Cannella, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
As such, some institutions have started restoring artwork virtually and presenting the restoration next to the untouched, physical version.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
But like virtually all upbeat trends in housing, the change seems incremental at best.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
Of course, all this finery depended upon the relentless slaughter of elephants, their tusks brutally torn off, leaving the animals virtually defenseless, or often dead.
—Anthony R. Cannella, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
As such, some institutions have started restoring artwork virtually and presenting the restoration next to the untouched, physical version.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtually
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In one study, drivers of expensive cars practically aimed at pedestrians.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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But now, with not just musicians but the wider world worried about recession (or worse?), these Depression anthems felt practically ripe on the vine.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 June 2025
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Revenue for Goto’s financial services unit almost doubled last year, reaching 3.7 trillion Indonesian rupiah ($230 million).—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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Weirdly enough, this was one of the first things that popped into my mind after seeing Celine Song's Materialists, a movie that, in almost every way, couldn't be further from Showgirls.—
Aisha Harris,
NPR,
21 June 2025
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Kurtz’s homer on Thursday was a 105-mph, 416-foot bomb, but even that was outclassed by the nearly 112-mph moonshot that gave the Astros the 3-1 loss on Monday.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2025
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At more than 400 total feet in height, Starship towers over SpaceX's famous Falcon 9 rocket – one of the world's most active – which stands at nearly 230 feet.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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“Virtually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtually. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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