1
as in almost
very close to but not completely
the lot is 16 acres more or less
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2
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
most couples in the survey said that they were more or less happy in their marriage
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3
as in approximately
close to but not exactly
the box weighs 60 pounds more or less
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Recent Examples of more or less
Over 15 years, the duo has been a more or less ubiquitous presence on the North American circuit and Dead Rocks has sold out every year for a decade.
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 July 2025
There is just as much character development or backstory as is necessary to make the players seem more or less human.
—Robert Lloyd, Twin Cities, 3 July 2025
These were more or less lost to time until now, when they have been collected for all in an accessible volume that comes complete with a foreword from Padgett and an essay by comics historian Bill Kartalopolous.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
American brands were bleeding market share for many years in budget-friendly, smaller vehicles and have, more or less, decided to give up on the segment, Seabaugh says.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 27 June 2025
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 July 2025
There is just as much character development or backstory as is necessary to make the players seem more or less human.
—Robert Lloyd, Twin Cities, 3 July 2025
These were more or less lost to time until now, when they have been collected for all in an accessible volume that comes complete with a foreword from Padgett and an essay by comics historian Bill Kartalopolous.
—Literary Hub
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
American brands were bleeding market share for many years in budget-friendly, smaller vehicles and have, more or less, decided to give up on the segment, Seabaugh says.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
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Not to mention, the navy and white color combo should match almost any kit.—
Paige Levinson,
SELF,
14 July 2025
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With a prickly bubble, Fever Tree leapt to the top of our tasters’ lists almost immediately.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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There is pretty much only one woman with a speaking part in the entire movie, played by Cindy Morgan, previously seen as Lacey Underall in Caddyshack.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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Marcus has also had a pretty incredible and skyrocketing arc through this most recent season, being named as one of Food & Wine’s best new chefs in America.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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The shindig raised approximately $126,000 for House of Ruth Maryland and its mission to provide support to survivors of intimate partner violence.—
Sloane Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
15 July 2025
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According to data from the Current Population Survey, 8.3 percent of American households (approximately 11 million) reported moving over the past year.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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The path forward requires technology that is scientifically valid and practically useful, delivering solutions that provide meaningful insights without the complexity of traditional research-grade equipment.—
Thorsten Zander,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Hypersonic glide missiles could elude defense systems before striking their targets with practically no warning, while smaller, low-yield nukes threaten to blur the lines between conventional and nuclear warfare, making all-out war more likely.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Moreover, with the superb writing, audiences will be thrilled to learn that even if certain storylines might seem predictable, things never quite pan out as expected.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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The Champagne Bar is a more casual outpost, although still quite lavish (it’s called the Champagne Bar, after all).—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Drake Baldwin, 24, could lead the Braves to weigh offers for Murphy, who’s owed about $50 million through 2028.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The group of fires is in an area that stretches about 3 miles alongside U.S. 85 from Titan Road to Kelly Court, Willie said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Schirmer said total new vehicle inventory is back up to nearly 3 million total available new vehicles in the United States.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Excluding Israel and Ukraine, the United States spent nearly $52 billion on foreign aid last year.—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 July 2025
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The four pairs who are headed to the finale are all relatively new couples, and there are two Casa Amor bombshells, Bryan and Chris.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Already, some aldermen are bristling at Johnson’s efforts to even maintain the relatively modest 1% grocery tax that the governor terminated in his 2025 budget.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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“More or less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more%20or%20less. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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