Definitions

something like

ADVERB

virtually

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basically essentially nearly practically

WEAK

around as good as effectually for all intents and purposes fundamentally give or take a little guesstimate implicitly in all but name in effect in essence in substance in the ballpark in the neighborhood morally not absolutely not actually upwards of

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Even hour-long television specials and magazine cover stories, in which Madonna has been recounting her past, don’t reach the same depth as something like “Danceteria,” where she does the same thing over a beat.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026

A frequent question I hear lately goes something like this: Can you build me a portfolio that does not profit from things I am against?

From MarketWatch • Jul. 6, 2026

England will drop out of the World Cup if they lose the match, but many are hopeful of something like the team's last-gasp win against the Democratic Republic of Congo last week.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

“Given the fact that L.A.’s filming is only slowly recovering, having something like the World Cup is definitely a boost.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

“I should be with you. You shouldn’t have to do something like this on your own.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

something like

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