just about

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Definition of just aboutnext
as in about
very close to but not completely Ralph was just about finished with the paperwork when the doctor called his name.

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Recent Examples of just about Dallas has tried just about everything to fix its struggling defense. — Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026 Deadline understands that project is just about to go into production. — Peter White, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 When diesel prices go up, the knock-on effects of those higher costs can show up in just about every sector of consumer goods. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026 The 2026 Hyundai Palisade has earned top marks from just about every automotive publication, including The Drive. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for just about

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“Just about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/just%20about. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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