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very close

ADVERB

approximately

Synonyms

STRONGEST

almost generally relatively roughly

STRONG

about around

WEAK

ballpark figure bordering on circa close to closely comparatively in the ballpark in the neighborhood of in the region of in the vicinity of just about loosely more or less most much not far from not quite proximately upwards of

Antonyms

WEAK

accurately clearly definitely exactly precisely

ADVERB

more or less

Synonyms

WEAK

about almost around ballpark figure bordering on circa close to in the ballpark in the neighborhood of in the vicinity of just about not far from not quite on average relatively roughly thereabouts

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The Bulwark’s Tim Miller doubts that Carlson will run for president himself, especially as he’s very close to Vance.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

“It’s a big issue. We’re very close to this threshold, and most people don’t even know that threshold exists.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

In an interview with NBC on Sunday, hours before the flare-up, he reiterated his view that a deal with Iran was "very close".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

That’s very close to what Honeywell Aerospace management said at its investor event this past week.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Because it was clear that the vote would be very close, parties on both sides worked to influence the vote.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

very close

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