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almost

[awl-mohst, awl-mohst] / ˈɔl moʊst, ɔlˈmoʊst /
ADVERB
nearly, very nearly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
about approximately around essentially most much practically relatively roughly virtually
STRONG
nigh well-nigh
WEAK
about to all but as good as bordering on close to close upon for all practical purposes for the greatest part in effect in the neighborhood of in the vicinity of just about near to not far from not quite on the brink of on the edge of on the point of on the verge of pretty near substantially within sight of

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“It’s almost categorically nothing to do with fundamentals,” said Jonathan Parkman, head of agriculture at commodities brokerage Marex.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

For almost as long, she’s also made experimental folk and electronic records that toy with avant-garde noise and quietly poignant songwriting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

The expectation is that the change will almost entirely eliminate this other than at the most energy-starved circuits.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

U.S. tariffs hit results, reducing operating income by almost $9 billion External link.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

I started the stitch three times and then pushed the needle through the hide and slowly pulled, snugging up the beads almost like Sela had.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith