as in pretty
to some degree or extent
wear a jacket as it's somewhat chilly today
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Recent Examples of somewhat
But this comes with a significant delay, together with the somewhat toothless threat of sanctions against Russia itself (there is almost no trade to penalize).
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
While 14% of voters trust him a lot and another 28% trust him somewhat, 32% don’t trust him at all.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
The menu is brief and, on paper, somewhat predictable: a tiramisu, Italian cookies, an ice-cream sundae.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 6 July 2025
Welcome to difficult-to-reach Nordkapp (North Cape), a magnificent — albeit somewhat extreme — antidote for travelers looking to escape the summer heat back home while visiting a majestic landmark that has been challenging explorers, royalty and tourists for centuries.
—Dan Fellner, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 14 July 2025
While 14% of voters trust him a lot and another 28% trust him somewhat, 32% don’t trust him at all.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
The menu is brief and, on paper, somewhat predictable: a tiramisu, Italian cookies, an ice-cream sundae.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 6 July 2025
Welcome to difficult-to-reach Nordkapp (North Cape), a magnificent — albeit somewhat extreme — antidote for travelers looking to escape the summer heat back home while visiting a majestic landmark that has been challenging explorers, royalty and tourists for centuries.
—Dan Fellner, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for somewhat
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Thus, in pretty much every real estate loan of this type, the lender will require that the real estate developer personally guarantee that the lender will be repaid in full on the loan, no matter what happens to ABC LLC and its assets.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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There is pretty much only one woman with a speaking part in the entire movie, played by Cindy Morgan, previously seen as Lacey Underall in Caddyshack.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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This relatively short Hall of Fame tradition came to an abrupt halt in 2020, in part because of COVID-19, but also due to major disruptions in local arts journalism.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
13 July 2025
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Already, some aldermen are bristling at Johnson’s efforts to even maintain the relatively modest 1% grocery tax that the governor terminated in his 2025 budget.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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Long live Amazon Prime Day 2025 for offering up our favorite candle brands and scents at quite healthy discounts.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 July 2025
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July's full moon will look quite low in the sky after sunset, Space.com says.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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With a net elevation decrease of just over 1,310 m (about 4,300 ft) throughout the drive, the EV most certainly benefited from regenerative braking, a rather useful feature that turns downhill momentum back into battery power.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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The majestic Brazilian played for them between 1975 and 1977, back when soccer in the United States was rather experimental.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Another legit reason is to treat fairly severe constipation.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Summer league typically follows the same plot — watch a lot of young guys play some fairly mediocre basketball, then overreact accordingly.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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For travel, her go-to is a tiny zippered option that’s compact enough to toss in her carry-on.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Volcanoes in Alaska, Washington state, Oregon and Hawaii have recently been rumbling and even spewing lava, enough to spark a swarm of news stories.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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“Somewhat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somewhat. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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