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 That means visibility is no longer just about ranking on the first page of search results. — Victoria Marshall, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 At least half of my day’s work, just about every day, is scrolling through Amazon. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 There is nothing just about shackling people that have never committed a crime. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2026 Apple, Amazon, CenturyLink, DirecTV, Dish Network, Hulu, Sony, T-Mobile—just about anyone in the digital entertainment or telecommunications industries appeared to be plotting their own attempts at online TV. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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