1
as in totally
to a full extent or degree
she waited until we were completely finished before starting the next part
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as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
an allegation that was completely investigated and found to be groundless
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Recent Examples of completely
Take the time to completely empty your golf bag.
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Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
The parliament of Wales, known as the Senedd, is also completely up for grabs.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
Ruth is an extraordinary heroine, rock-solid strong in a completely unshowy, sincere, vulnerable way.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Though the kids were good, the pro skaters were on a completely different level.
—Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Sensify eliminates those components completely.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Our team has completely bought in on this approach.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
After 17 months of heated negotiations and decades of inequity, the WNBA and its players reached a deal this spring that has completely transformed women’s basketball.
—Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
The buildout will cost around $750,000, Prince said, completely self-funded.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
The parliament of Wales, known as the Senedd, is also completely up for grabs.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
Ruth is an extraordinary heroine, rock-solid strong in a completely unshowy, sincere, vulnerable way.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Though the kids were good, the pro skaters were on a completely different level.
—Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Sensify eliminates those components completely.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Our team has completely bought in on this approach.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
After 17 months of heated negotiations and decades of inequity, the WNBA and its players reached a deal this spring that has completely transformed women’s basketball.
—Yohana Desta, Vanity Fair, 7 May 2026
The buildout will cost around $750,000, Prince said, completely self-funded.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completely
Adverb
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Two totally platonic best bros set off on a quest of the heart, while rival soldiers compete over a world-altering prophecy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Those of us who love her were able to finally take a breather on this one when the film bros eventually shut up and were able to admit that Hathaway totally whips ass in this franchise closer.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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When everything said on stage, on a podcast, or in an earnings call can be systematically indexed and analyzed for consistency, contradiction, and consensus, the nature of public statements tends to change.—
Gina Chua,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Sylvie systematically deconstructs Suzanna’s world.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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The music joins the casting and a too-scary third act as the only elements of this movie that don’t fully embrace its bar-lowering lack of ambition — the only elements that don’t feel pilfered from pre-existing classics.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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His brain must have its own glam squad, because his mind is fully made up.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Gently transfer each knot to the bowl of cinnamon sugar and turn to coat thoroughly, then transfer to a plate.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
2 May 2026
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Scrub thoroughly with a toilet brush and flush to rinse.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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Hertzfeldt applies his signature design sensibility with new purpose, drawing viewers in with the curiosity and joy of a child before taking them on an unexpected journey told in an utterly original way.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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That puts them on pace for 23 such wins this season, which would utterly obliterate the previous record of 18 (set by the 1959 Pittsburgh Pirates).—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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However, the day did not go quite according to plan for Dale Coyne Racing's Romain Grosjean, and that was all thanks to an unfortunate run-in — in the most literal sense imaginable — with a bird.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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General Daily Insight for April 29, 2026 Tension shows up today when timing, tone, or expectations don’t quite match.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This ensured all the layers and corners of this massive piece of gear were perfectly sanitized.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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That celebration — with all its intensity — perfectly encapsulated the effort of the KU defense Saturday.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
Adverb
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But the filmmaker’s imagination transfigures personal history into something not of this world, wholly original, and uniquely demented.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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In Saar’s world, items have always held their own energy, and in her hands that energy is transmuted into something wholly unique.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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“Completely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completely. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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