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
Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Chanel was obviously completely out of this world and such a thrill.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
After the storm either moves away from the coast or completely dissipates, the East could get a brief reprieve from the dreary weather.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Joy echoed the sentiment, explaining how the same outfit could be perceived completely differently depending on body type.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The golfers in the best form were completely new to this stage.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Skin care devices have completely changed our at-home beauty routines.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
But Haidt does offer up some flexibility, with the understanding that a completely device-free childhood is impossible in this day and age.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Yet they're not completely withdrawn from Virginia politics.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Chanel was obviously completely out of this world and such a thrill.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
After the storm either moves away from the coast or completely dissipates, the East could get a brief reprieve from the dreary weather.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Joy echoed the sentiment, explaining how the same outfit could be perceived completely differently depending on body type.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The golfers in the best form were completely new to this stage.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Skin care devices have completely changed our at-home beauty routines.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
But Haidt does offer up some flexibility, with the understanding that a completely device-free childhood is impossible in this day and age.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Yet they're not completely withdrawn from Virginia politics.
—Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completely
Adverb
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So Evason’s my pick, but he could totally get snubbed for a newer hire, such as Glen Gulutzan or Sullivan.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In fact, sometimes the opposite is true, as the whisky becomes overly tannic and is transformed into something totally unrecognizable.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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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,
11 Oct. 2025
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Netanyahu systematically ignored this imperative and thus dragged Israel into its current predicament.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The military campaign appeased his far-right coalition partners, who called to expand Israel’s assault on Gaza and dreamed of fully re-occupying the territory.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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This allows the towels to move around and get thoroughly cleaned.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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These steals are worth shouting about, especially since so many are 2025 Best of Beauty winners or have been thoroughly tested by our editors.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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With war looming and chaos consuming the kingdom — drawing in the ruthless kings of other Scandinavian countries and even a powerful English ruler — the stage is set for a thundering, cataclysmic and utterly magical new Norse saga.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Underpinning all his goofiness was an utterly sincere and infectious confidence and belief in A Complete Unknown, and a genuine desire to share it with as many people as possible.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Drama aside, Evans said that everyone became quite close as a result of living in the student-like quarters, sharing many cafeteria meals, and being vulnerable in a rather stressful experience, together.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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Resale values on premium EVs are notoriously bad, and with the possible exception of the Rolls-Royce Spectre, nobody has quite cracked the nut on how to build one that could conceivably be considered an heirloom.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Daria stared at the arrangement of perfectly circular reddish bruises on the woman’s back, exposed by her halter top.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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So, spending your free time on a massive project for your crush seems perfectly reasonable.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Koch’s vile conduct spawns a number of unnecessary fantasy sequences either brought on by the comics or wholly imagined by Ed.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 Oct. 2025
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Sadly, our country’s leaders appear to be wholly uninterested in raising more generations of empathetic children, much less helping immigrant children and families to feel safe and welcomed in their new homeland.—
Priscilla Blossom,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Completely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completely. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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