as in highly
to a large extent or degree
several beaches were extensively damaged by the hurricane
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Recent Examples of extensively
While the overall feel remains traditional, the infrastructure has been extensively updated behind the scenes, with underfloor heating, air-conditioning on the upper level, and energy-efficient systems integrated throughout.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The actor and hairstylist was questioned extensively by Blumberg about her dynamic with Weinstein and is expected to face a grilling about its complicated nature when cross-examination begins.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Teams do their homework -- extensively.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
This reportedly led to major reshoots, with the film's third act needing to be extensively reworked.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Both depend extensively on two performers in a single location mulling the making of art.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Grennell also collaborated extensively with the late Heath Ledger across multiple projects, including The Dark Knight and Brokeback Mountain.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Additional story elements and research were contributed by renowned South African writer Mda, who interviewed Masekela extensively.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
For Artemis 2, the team rehearsed extensively with Orion mockups in open water, practicing every step of the recovery sequence alongside other military units and NASA personnel.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
The actor and hairstylist was questioned extensively by Blumberg about her dynamic with Weinstein and is expected to face a grilling about its complicated nature when cross-examination begins.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Teams do their homework -- extensively.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
This reportedly led to major reshoots, with the film's third act needing to be extensively reworked.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Both depend extensively on two performers in a single location mulling the making of art.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Grennell also collaborated extensively with the late Heath Ledger across multiple projects, including The Dark Knight and Brokeback Mountain.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
Additional story elements and research were contributed by renowned South African writer Mda, who interviewed Masekela extensively.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
For Artemis 2, the team rehearsed extensively with Orion mockups in open water, practicing every step of the recovery sequence alongside other military units and NASA personnel.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensively
Adverb
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This highly economical approach enabled her to foreground editing techniques and video effects, as well as color and sound mixing.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Because hair treatment products often take a few months to begin showing results, these customers are expected to be highly loyal.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
Adverb
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The answer to that question varies greatly from individual to individual.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Prioritize In-Flight Hydration Air travel greatly increases your risk of dehydration due to the extremely low humidity and lower cabin pressure.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
Adverb
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Born in Israel to an Arab family, Telhami was long a two-state advocate operating within the American foreign policy mainstream before moving considerably leftward in recent years.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Venezuelan oil exports to India, one of the biggest buyers of Russian oil, have already risen considerably, weakening the Kremlin’s hand just as Ukraine seeks to reduce its export capacity via attacks on infrastructure.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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At this point, the foils can lose grip in the water, much like the feeling of understeer or oversteer when cornering at high speed in a car.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Men are more positive than women, and young people much more positive than their parents.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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All of this has increased the candidate’s profile significantly; a recent poll commissioned by Bores had him within a few points of Schlossberg.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Of the Dolphins’ 13 draft picks, receiver Chris Bell was the only one drafted significantly later than where he was projected, a byproduct of his late-season ACL injury.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Adverb
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And, more broadly, upscale travel became more popular with consumers, driving airline profits.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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Within this framework, Keiko positioned herself as a conservative political figure broadly aligned with pro-market economic policies and tough-on-crime positions, while seeking to distance herself, at least rhetorically, from the excesses of her father’s government.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 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
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“Extensively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensively. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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