1
as in completely
to a full extent or degree
only with daybreak did we fully realize the extent of the damage from the storm
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2
as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
wanted to be fully involved in the project
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Recent Examples of fully
Pepiot is expected to be fully ready for spring training 2027.
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Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
If a contract is guaranteed for all three of these, it is considered fully guaranteed.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Tri-County Human Services, its Board, and management team remains fully committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and respectful workplace for all staff, clients, and community partners.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Senate Bill 388 seeks to address this situation by fully restoring the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Fund.
—Jennifer Mahr, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
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Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
If a contract is guaranteed for all three of these, it is considered fully guaranteed.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Tri-County Human Services, its Board, and management team remains fully committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and respectful workplace for all staff, clients, and community partners.
—Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Senate Bill 388 seeks to address this situation by fully restoring the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Fund.
—Jennifer Mahr, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fully
Adverb
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Take the time to completely empty your golf bag.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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The parliament of Wales, known as the Senedd, is also completely up for grabs.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
7 May 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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The Highlanders all-underclass boys team lost four tiebreakers in a heartbreaking 4-3 semifinal loss against Alonso Mourning of Miami.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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What Personal Best is all about The exhibition takes its name from the athletic term for peak performance and applies it to the relationship between art and sport.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fully. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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