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Recent Examples of that
Adverb
Unless it’s artistically rendered in a colorful bandanna, that is. Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 No one was that shocked, because at the time Donald Trump was just a failing businessman and the star of a game show. Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024 While these results are encouraging and show the potential of bright light therapy, buying a light box and using it at home might not be that effective. Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Sure enough, Smyth found that faster marathoners tended to have better fatigue resistance—that is, their heart rate-to-speed ratio stayed closer to its starting values for longer. Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for that 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for that
Adverb
  • This magic dress is technically loungewear, but its silhouette-hugging fit is so flattering that most people incorporate it into their daily wardrobe, including quite a few of our editors.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Most folks think of LED masks as red light only, but both have benefits for your skin, so having a two-in-one device truly makes the most of your buck.
    Nena Farrell, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division confirmed Wednesday that Garner remains the subject of an active and ongoing investigation, but did not disclose any further details.
    Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The concierge then hands him an envelope with orders to circle the block twice before receiving further instructions.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
Adverb
  • The tutorials are very informative, and produce real-world results like illuminating an LED, activating a buzzer, and other fun projects).
    Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
  • On the grill: Believe it or not, grilling is a very healthy way to cook meat.
    Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • However, despite these expectations and much to potential homebuyers' chagrin, mortgage rates are moving in the opposite direction.
    Becca Stanek, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
  • In early 2017, the nascent Trump administration quickly moved in the opposite direction, abandoning that interpretation of the law.
    Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
Adverb
  • Courtney Hiatt, who graduated from the cadet academy in April, said hearing how firefighters dealt with their mental health was extremely helpful.
    Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The photo instructions in the kit are extremely helpful here.
    Beka Garris, Outdoor Life, 20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Furniture, appliances, and other household items can also be donated to Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore program.
    Whizy Kim, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The special, streaming on Netflix December 6 at 9 p.m. ET, will feature Carpenter performing tracks from her 2023 EP fruitcake and other classic holiday covers.
    Michael Savio, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
Adverb
  • One example is a really old buck that barely participates in the rut.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Vice President Harris and Governor Waltz really just became a ticket.
    John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • How fast these farther galaxies are receding from us (which is easily read off from their color) divided by their distances gives H0.
    Liz Kruesi, WIRED, 8 Sep. 2024
  • Orbeliani made the case that as a Christian nation Georgia was a natural pro-Western ally and a gateway to the Caucasus and farther east.
    Andrew North, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2016

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“That.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/that. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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