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
Look for a safe place to pull completely off the paved portion of the roadway.
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Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
From the intuitive sip-or-swig dual spout design to the flip-top lid that doubles as a carry handle, the design is completely kid-friendly.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez appears destined for free agency as contract talks are reportedly completely silent.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Apple hasn't completely missed the tariff consequences.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
There are countless women like my mother around the world, whose lives, whose stories are deemed completely of no use.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Franjou employed a wrapping technique, which involved enveloping raw linen fibers with a finer thread — sometimes repeating the gesture a hundred times until the fiber is completely set.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Areas that should have been completely dark were instead illuminated with noisy streaks; areas that should have been uniformly bright had darkened streaks across them.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
From the intuitive sip-or-swig dual spout design to the flip-top lid that doubles as a carry handle, the design is completely kid-friendly.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez appears destined for free agency as contract talks are reportedly completely silent.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Apple hasn't completely missed the tariff consequences.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
There are countless women like my mother around the world, whose lives, whose stories are deemed completely of no use.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Franjou employed a wrapping technique, which involved enveloping raw linen fibers with a finer thread — sometimes repeating the gesture a hundred times until the fiber is completely set.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Areas that should have been completely dark were instead illuminated with noisy streaks; areas that should have been uniformly bright had darkened streaks across them.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completely
Adverb
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Your phone is dry and totally usable underwater, so consider leveling up your social media grid with some underwater vacation content!—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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The result of all those extra hands is an album that sounds totally distinct from Carpenter’s other albums, and most other pop records released this year.—
Shaad D’Souza,
Pitchfork,
29 Aug. 2025
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The air quality metrics in this 2024 report derive from IQAir’s real-time online monitoring platform, which systematically validates, calibrates, and harmonizes data from air quality monitoring stations globally.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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But abolishing a property tax would fully freeze younger and lower-income folks out of the housing market because, in part, higher property taxes often lead to lower home prices, which reduces the down payment required for a homebuyer seeking a mortgage.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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When fully integrated, the launch system is composed of both a 232-foot Super Heavy rocket and the 171-foot upper stage Starship itself, the spacecraft where crew and cargo would ride.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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One manager excelled at making quick decisions and taking action; another was brilliant at analyzing data thoroughly.—
Gamze Acar Bayraktaroglu,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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At receiver, the decision to go with heavy doses of veteran portal additions Keelan Marion (via BYU) and CJ Daniels (via LSU) over the younger boundary receivers was thoroughly validated, particularly with Jojo Trader (who played eight snaps) still limited somewhat by an August injury.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Meanwhile, his defense has gone from a Gold Glove-winning asset to an utterly baffling liability.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Quirky, outspoken, and utterly Floridian, Irvin is as much Vero Beach as the latest tycoon to get hooked on the community’s unique blend of sophistication and authentic, flip-flop fun.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The silk faille jacket was not quite white but a pale blush, and the loose pants and top beneath had an intricate pattern of silver beads.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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To my surprise, the burger was quite good; a gooey mesh of meat and cheese became one flesh.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The deep burgundy color is a nod to autumn foliage and goes perfectly with cozy knits, denim, or a tailored jacket.—
Jeaneen Russell,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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For something more relaxed to snuggle in as the temperatures drop, grab this comfy-chic two-piece lounge set that pairs perfectly with a fall candle and your favorite book.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Cozy, comforting, and wholly satisfying, this baked spaghetti offers all the flavors and textures of lasagna without all the work.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Modifications to cold, collisionless dark matter, which, again, add additional parameters that are wholly unnecessary, failing to supersede the simplest cold dark matter models.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
28 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Completely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completely. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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