1
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
for someone without professional training, she sings fairly well
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2
as in legally
according to the rules or the law
had acquired the land fairly
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as in almost
very close to but not completely
he fairly knocked me flat on my face as he ran by
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Recent Examples of fairly
Studholme’s favorite statement colors right now are strong but fairly muted: Duster and Marmelo.
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Ariel Okin, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Opening a Swiss bank account is fairly straightforward but has to comply with strict U.S. disclosure laws.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
Russia’s role as a rogue state is fairly well established now, especially as it’s viewed from Europe and elsewhere as its Ukraine campaign continues.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In general, wildlife strikes are fairly common, with the FAA reporting more than 20,000 in the United States last year.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Ariel Okin, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Opening a Swiss bank account is fairly straightforward but has to comply with strict U.S. disclosure laws.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 18 Apr. 2025
Russia’s role as a rogue state is fairly well established now, especially as it’s viewed from Europe and elsewhere as its Ukraine campaign continues.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
In general, wildlife strikes are fairly common, with the FAA reporting more than 20,000 in the United States last year.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fairly
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These strips are pretty comfortable to wear as well, not overly stiff and easy to manipulate around your nose and tuck into crevices.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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But he’s displayed some pretty serious character in the past month.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The complaint argues the Trump administration terminated their statuses by removing the students from the Student and Exchange Visitor System, or SEVIS – an online database schools use to provide the government legally required information about international students.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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Garcia said his trip continues the groundwork that Van Hollen laid. Abrego Garcia, who is from El Salvador, lived legally in Maryland.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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In the private sector, in which open standards, rapid product development, and fierce competition are the norm, many software innovations can be developed within a year and almost instantaneously adopted by consumers.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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That’s the best introduction, and step-by-step guide, to an almost overwhelming array of artwork by Asawa, who spent much of her adult life in San Francisco.—
Robert Taylor,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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But with the 24th pick in the first round, the Vikings are positioned relatively well for one of the consensus top two safeties: Nick Emmanwori from South Carolina and Malaki Starks from Georgia.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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Details on the agreement still remain relatively unknown, though recent reporting by Bloomberg has suggested the U.S. has eased back its demands for repayment for its aid in Ukraine’s fight against Russia from $300 billion to $100 billion.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Get the Recipe Squash Skillet When squash starts appearing at the market—from zucchini to yellow—Southerners are practically beholden to throwing it in a skillet or casserole dish for the most seasonally delicious side dish.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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The market for IPOs practically shuttered more than three years ago as investors ditched riskier bets against a backdrop of high inflation and interest rates.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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So there’s a mutual agreement between the two, or mutual benefits, that are quite tolerable—or even pleasurable.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Turquoise waters and swaying palms, gentle breezes and sunset cocktails—few places on Earth inspire tranquility quite like the Caribbean. From Aruba to Antigua, Belize to the Bahamas, the region has an irresistible charm that has drawn tourists and escape-seekers for decades.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The church, which is heavily invested in protecting the environment, had secured nearly $28,000 to plant 16 native trees on its property with the hope of bringing more shade to the neighborhood.—
Madeline Heim,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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With three innings of scoreless relief, Hayden Birdsong earned the win in his first work in nearly a week, and with Ryan Walker unavailable after pitching the past two games, Camilo Doval recorded his third save of the season with a 1-2-3 ninth inning.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Madrid, whose calendar is now rather less full, have wounded egos to repair.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Gerber reminds adults who already have the teething sticks not to give them to their babies, but rather return them to the store for a full refund.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Fairly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fairly. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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