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sheer

[sheer] / ʃɪər /
ADJECTIVE
almost vertical; very steep
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




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The process -- and the sheer size of the state of 40 million residents -- means California is always slow to finalize results, a fact that frustrates voters of all stripes.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

When Tove Danovich recalls the first time she got an IUD, one thing stands out: the sheer pain of the procedure.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026

Simon Featherstone, co-chair of the Otford Society, said the project was designed to allow visitors to "visualise the sheer vastness of our solar system".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Despite its sheer simplicity, khichuri, also known as khichdi, flaunts a rich history.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Once I’d slipped into my boots and emerged from the bedroom, I had to bite my lip to keep from singing over the sheer joy of it all.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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