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The phrase "almost the same thing as" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when comparing two concepts, ideas, or items that are similar but not identical.
Example: "In terms of functionality, this new software is almost the same thing as the previous version, with just a few minor updates."
Alternatives: "nearly identical to" or "practically the same as".
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Well, that's almost the same thing as reaffirming our commitment, isn't it?
It was seen as almost the same thing as wearing a big badge reading "slag".
To like it is almost the same thing as to recognise it".
"His stance against Iraq is almost the same thing as Vietnam.
But in computer programming, the description of the machine is almost the same thing as the machine.
It's almost the same thing as the $999 MacBook, but costs $200 more for the aluminum body and 4GB of RAM.
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The MiFi released by Virgin Mobile this week ($150) is almost exactly the same thing as the one offered by Verizon and, until recently, Sprint — but there's a twist that makes it revolutionary all over again.
In Europe Aka-Aki, based in Germany, does almost exactly the same thing as Next2Friends.
In other words, it does almost exactly the same thing as FriendFeed (at least for stories shared through Google Reader).
And WeFunder's equity crowdfunding platform for startups does almost exactly the same thing as YC Summer 2012's FundersClub.
A cell phone can do almost exactly the same thing as a sociometer, the only difference being that it's not around your neck.
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