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
The Echo can connect with virtually any smart device in Amazon's ecosystem.
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
There was glorious June weather — cloudless blue skies, high temperatures in the low to mid-80s and virtually no excess humidity.
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Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
The bunched leaderboard, the inability to pull away, the momentum changing with virtually every shot.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Today, virtually every major studio needs a dedicated animation practice.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
There was glorious June weather — cloudless blue skies, high temperatures in the low to mid-80s and virtually no excess humidity.
—
Mary Carole McCauley,
Baltimore Sun,
20 June 2026
The bunched leaderboard, the inability to pull away, the momentum changing with virtually every shot.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Today, virtually every major studio needs a dedicated animation practice.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtually
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While there are a few unspoken rules for the main course—most people stick to the classic protein, starch, and vegetable combo—appetizers can be practically anything.
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As someone who practically lives in T-shirts all summer, polo shirts have never been at the top of my shopping list.
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Roberts doffed his cap in gratitude for a spirited postgame ovation from the fans here, almost all of them Dodgers fans.
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An index tracking semiconductor stocks has surged almost 88% since March, its best quarterly performance on record, according to FactSet data that goes back until to 1994.
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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As night falls, the doors open and the nearly 5,000 attendees walk in.
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“Virtually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtually. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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