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
The Jupiter has been one of the top-selling scooters in India for quite a while, so, TVS has taken an already successful product and slapped a CNG tank to it – more or less.
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New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2025
If rates go up one point, the fund’s value goes down 6%, more or less.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The worldwide deficit between 2023 and 2024 is more or less due to the overseas results of Barbie ($810M).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
In terms of form and function, the Even Realities G1 glasses appear on paper to be more or less identical to the Rokid Glasses and the RayNeo X3.
—Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2025
If rates go up one point, the fund’s value goes down 6%, more or less.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
The worldwide deficit between 2023 and 2024 is more or less due to the overseas results of Barbie ($810M).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
In terms of form and function, the Even Realities G1 glasses appear on paper to be more or less identical to the Rokid Glasses and the RayNeo X3.
—Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for more or less
Adverb
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The split emerged during the pandemic and has become more entrenched in the almost five years since.—
Maya Goldman,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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Now, there are many ways an early-season release can reintroduce itself to voters, but almost all of them require appearances from the talent.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Telling people to evacuate with no plan — or even an actual route — seems pretty futile.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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As a mom of seven, Hilaria Baldwin has figured out some pretty smart ways to keep her bathroom clean.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Unlike other recycling technologies that produce large amounts of industrial fuel from plastic waste, approximately 90% of what Eastman processes is turned into plastic for new products, and all of it is food-grade quality.—
TRACY YOCHUM,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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Each phase cycle spans approximately 29 days with the full calendar being about 354 days long.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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However, its unambitious deep bass performance practically begs for a subwoofer.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
27 Jan. 2025
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The challenge lies in the inability to consistently measure copper content in scrap, as running lab tests every hour is practically impossible.—
Svetlana Khachiyan,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Ben quite possibly may need a little more time and a little more quiet to repair and figure out his next phase and what that entails.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Dressing like Merlin and demanding more of the industry that’s celebrating you is, quite delightfully, another.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Swift arrived about 90 minutes before kickoff, sauntering down the tunnel to her usual VIP suite.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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In the 450 main event, Jett Lawrence won the race just about 2.4 seconds ahead of Ken Roczen.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Colton Underwood and Jordan C. Brown plunked down nearly $3.2 million for a traditional Los Angeles residence in the San Fernando Valley community of Sherman Oaks back in late 2021.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2025
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In fiscal 2024, spending outpaced revenue by nearly $5 million, according to Lightfoot’s report.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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And the relatively rare women who do kill themselves with guns usually fit a certain profile.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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When the ocean is relatively calm and shallow, there is also less plankton, sand, particles, and other materials constantly churning in the waves, which gives the water a clearer appearance.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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“More or less.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/more%20or%20less. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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