practically
adverb
prac·ti·cal·ly
ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē 
Examples of practically in a Sentence
The room's ceiling was so low that we practically had to crawl.
I talk to him practically everyday.
The project is practically complete.
Football is practically a religion in some places.
Practically speaking, Alaska is too far to go for just a few days.
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Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025
And her combat prowess is almost non-existent, with practically no kills and half of them being by accident.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Damson Madder Smocked Drop Waist Dress $165 Buy Now at nordstrom
Complete with this season’s favorite drop-waist silhouette and red bow detailing, this standout midi dress from Damson Madder is practically begging to be paired with all your ballet flats and white sneakers this season.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
And within digital health, there’s been practically no IPO activity.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 28 May 2025
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“Practically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/practically. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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practically
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prac·ti·cal·ly
ˈprak-ti-k(ə-)lē
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