1
as in almost
very close to but not completely
the lot is 16 acres more or less
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2
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
most couples in the survey said that they were more or less happy in their marriage
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3
as in approximately
close to but not exactly
the box weighs 60 pounds more or less
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Recent Examples of more or less
That’s, more or less, the state at which Solène has arrived.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
The final defensive numbers looked unsightly, but that was more or less expected.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Arsenic is a bigger problem in rural communities Future research could also expose what genes make individual flies and humans more or less vulnerable to arsenic poisoning, Chaturvedi said.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Essentially the investors were paying their taxes at fifty cents on the dollar more or less.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
The final defensive numbers looked unsightly, but that was more or less expected.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Arsenic is a bigger problem in rural communities Future research could also expose what genes make individual flies and humans more or less vulnerable to arsenic poisoning, Chaturvedi said.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Essentially the investors were paying their taxes at fifty cents on the dollar more or less.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
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Merging with Teck will almost certainly be the master stroke in removing it from any plans by BHP to return with a fresh offer for Anglo American.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Apple has since confirmed that the functionality will come to almost all modern smartwatch models.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Best Amazon Home Deals There are so many great finds in the general home category, like this pretty faux bouquet that’s perfect for fall and this dimmable candle warmer that features a timer.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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And there will be a pretty sweet view along with the Tuscan-style cuisine, too, with waterfront vistas stretching across the Bay from the full weatherized and heated patio.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In approximately 14 months, voters will once again head to the polls to vote.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The collection features approximately 350 works created in Cuba from the revolution through the 2000s.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Back then, Julian said the area was practically devoid of anything regarding the cultural arts.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The building is practically an antique itself, rivaling the town of Belmont, which was established just 20 years before the mall.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In short, The Paper doesn’t quite escape the shadow of its big brother, but that’s just fine with us.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But then Belly scraps her Parisian plans and pledges her young life to Jeremiah, a rising super senior at Finch majoring in getting high and going to Cabo (which, quite honestly, is more age-appropriate than a wedding).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Cochrane’s machines sold for about $800 per unit around the turn of the 20th century.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Only about 3% of this year's participating students came from D-or-F-rated schools, which Smith said reflected little change from the previous year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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After graduating, Dudek spent nearly a decade working for tech companies that contracted with the federal government on modernization projects, before migrating to several jobs within federal agencies themselves.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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The change affects more than 50 titles and nearly 240 individual books, many focused on puberty.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Since the 1980s, the number of games played per decade has been relatively consistent.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Unemployment has stayed relatively low in part because of dampened demand for workers as well as a depressed supply (people aging out of the workforce as well as reductions in immigrant workers).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“More or less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more%20or%20less. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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