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 United States Golf Association (USGA) and Pinehurst Resort honored DeChambeau with a plaque next to the greenside bunker from which the LIV Golf star hit the historic wedge shot that virtually clinched the 2024 U.S. Open title.
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Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Whenever Alvarez returns, Senger is virtually certain to be returned to the minor leagues, with Torrens resuming his former role as understudy for the slugging starter.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Twenty-five years ago, nationwide vaccination efforts had virtually eliminated the disease in the United States by achieving vaccination rates of 95% across the country, establishing herd immunity and preventing the disease from spreading.
—Dr. Josh Green, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
But while virtually all those moves were seen as steps up for the coaches taking new jobs — nobody blinked when, say, Dusty May went from Florida Atlantic to Michigan or Nate Oats left Buffalo for Alabama — this year seems different.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Whenever Alvarez returns, Senger is virtually certain to be returned to the minor leagues, with Torrens resuming his former role as understudy for the slugging starter.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Twenty-five years ago, nationwide vaccination efforts had virtually eliminated the disease in the United States by achieving vaccination rates of 95% across the country, establishing herd immunity and preventing the disease from spreading.
—Dr. Josh Green, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
But while virtually all those moves were seen as steps up for the coaches taking new jobs — nobody blinked when, say, Dusty May went from Florida Atlantic to Michigan or Nate Oats left Buffalo for Alabama — this year seems different.
—Eddie Pells, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virtually
Adverb
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First, meet with your team and discuss how their efforts have practically helped your company carry out its purpose and mission.—
Kent Ingle,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The reaction to the pitch can be creative or practically minded.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
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Seven days of hell and three consecutive defeats later, Chris Wilder’s side went from being in the driving seat of the automatic promotion race to almost out of it.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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In the private sector, in which open standards, rapid product development, and fierce competition are the norm, many software innovations can be developed within a year and almost instantaneously adopted by consumers.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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The church, which is heavily invested in protecting the environment, had secured nearly $28,000 to plant 16 native trees on its property with the hope of bringing more shade to the neighborhood.—
Madeline Heim,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The latest estimate by the state comptroller’s office is that the state is projected to end the current fiscal year on June 30 with a surplus of nearly $400 million.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Virtually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virtually. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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