nearly
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roughly, virtually, approximately, practically, most, about, closely, well-nigh, approaching, circa, much, round, roundly, some, somewhereExamples from the Web for nearly
Contemporary Examples of nearly
For nearly her entire life Beyoncé has been giving us her blood, sweat, and tears in her career.
Bow Down, Bitches: How Beyoncé Turned an Elevator Brawl Into a Perfect YearKevin Fallon
December 31, 2014
Aside from a blanket ban, social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Reddit are nearly impossible to control.
Ramos was 38—nearly two decades older than the average recruit.
Since 2009, the goat has had a thriving Twitter presence as well, today enjoying up to nearly 8,000 followers.
The incident sparked his belief in Santa, but he would have to wait nearly two decades before dressing up as Jolly St. Nick.
Historical Examples of nearly
They had also taken the two available guns, and nearly all the ammunition.
Explorations in AustraliaJohn Forrest
In his pocket there were nearly two hundred dollars, not likely to be of any service to him.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger
I've wasted nearly three hours here now, dilly-dallying along.
The SpendersHarry Leon Wilson
It was to be at his free disposal, and this was nearly the same thing as owning it.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger
In the hands of nearly every third person was a printed paper.