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as in approximately
close to but not exactly
roughly 80% of the country's population is of that faith
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as in severely
in a manner so as to cause loss or suffering
if you treat the machine roughly, it will of course break
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Recent Examples of roughly
The grocery chain has been rapidly expanding in recent years and now boasts roughly 140 stores across seven states in the Midwest, including Missouri and Kansas.
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
Every month, a group of eighth-graders from Darlington County Schools spends roughly a half-day at the track.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
The Tax Foundation, a center-right research group, estimated Thursday that the tariffs would cut after-tax income by an average of 2.1%, which meant roughly an average tax increase this year of $2,100 per household.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
On March 31, the entire roughly 70-person staff was abruptly placed on administrative leave after the Department of Government Efficiency met with agency leaders, according to their union AFGE Local 3403, a branch of the American Federation of Government Employees.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2025
Every month, a group of eighth-graders from Darlington County Schools spends roughly a half-day at the track.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
The Tax Foundation, a center-right research group, estimated Thursday that the tariffs would cut after-tax income by an average of 2.1%, which meant roughly an average tax increase this year of $2,100 per household.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
On March 31, the entire roughly 70-person staff was abruptly placed on administrative leave after the Department of Government Efficiency met with agency leaders, according to their union AFGE Local 3403, a branch of the American Federation of Government Employees.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roughly
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So far, the MSS team has worked alongside its partners to install more than 87,000 Reef Stars with approximately 1.3 million corals attached.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The company has approximately 46 properties surrounding the campus, according to its website, with rents ranging from $1,600 for a one bedroom apartment to $8,400 for a six bedroom single family home.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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In fact, Britain’s Ministry of Defence, in common with other analysts, assesses Russia’s rate of advance to have been in steady decline for six months, from about 730 square kilometers captured in November last year to just 143 last month.—
Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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At least half of those duty-free parcels—each worth $800 or less, and most ringing in at about $50—come from China.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Put up photos of nature, move your desk around, or paint a wall with chalkboard paint for ideating.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Most Popular Toys at the 1995 Toy Fair May Come as a Surprise — Buzz Lightyear, Teacher Barbie and More The first film was released in November 1995 by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures, and explored what toys are up to when the kids who own them aren’t around.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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They and other stocks that had gotten caught up in the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology have been among the hardest hit in Wall Street’s recent sell-off.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The national group said eliminating its federal funding could put those services out of reach for millions of people and would hit low-income communities with little access to health care hardest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Roughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughly. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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