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as in almost
very close to but not completely
I nearly fell down the stairs
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Recent Examples of nearly
Schirmer said total new vehicle inventory is back up to nearly 3 million total available new vehicles in the United States.
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Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
Air tankers dropped nearly 180,000 gallons of fire retardant on July 13 alone.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
The 30-month-long case, which thrust Idaho into the national spotlight, spanned several states as investigators searched for a suspect for nearly seven weeks.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025
Aldean has racked up 30 No. 1 country radio hits across his career, along with over 20 million albums sold and nearly 20 billion global streams.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 1 July 2025
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Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
Air tankers dropped nearly 180,000 gallons of fire retardant on July 13 alone.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
The 30-month-long case, which thrust Idaho into the national spotlight, spanned several states as investigators searched for a suspect for nearly seven weeks.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025
Aldean has racked up 30 No. 1 country radio hits across his career, along with over 20 million albums sold and nearly 20 billion global streams.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nearly
Adverb
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This frame, the project dips almost 20 spaces, falling from No. 125 to No. 144.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Pros: No break-in period; breathable; easy to style Cons: Some colorways are usually out of stock Reebok knows how to marry functionality and style, and the Club C 85s are the epitome of a classic, comfy shoe that can be worn with almost anything.—
April Benshosan,
Glamour,
14 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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“Nearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nearly. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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