1
as in completely
to a full extent or degree
I am totally upset you can't make it to the celebration
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2
as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
he made totally sure the door was locked when he left the house
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Recent Examples of totally
That 5-2 final score masks a totally different game from the superficially similar 5-1 Blues Jets score.
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The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
And while the kids are seemingly not listening, Rocky said in a new Vogue cover story celebrating his upcoming gig as a 2025 Met Gala co-chair that his grandma is totally locked in on Rihanna.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
Remember, Tax Exempt Status is totally contingent on acting in the PUBLIC INTEREST!
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The company’s digital engagements, when compared to apples and oranges, were totally different.
—Will Eno, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
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The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
And while the kids are seemingly not listening, Rocky said in a new Vogue cover story celebrating his upcoming gig as a 2025 Met Gala co-chair that his grandma is totally locked in on Rihanna.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
Remember, Tax Exempt Status is totally contingent on acting in the PUBLIC INTEREST!
—Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The company’s digital engagements, when compared to apples and oranges, were totally different.
—Will Eno, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for totally
Adverb
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The chairs fully recline and can be locked in an upright or laid back position, ensuring safety and stability.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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The seats feature fully lie-flat beds and closing doors.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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Rinse thoroughly with warm water to remove any residue.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Start by thoroughly vacuuming the headboard to remove dirt, dust, and hair from the surface.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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Because many nursing sessions end with the baby fast asleep (and the parent utterly exhausted), these pillows have taken on double duty as a napping spot for babies.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 Apr. 2025
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On a broader avenue, people stood on the sidewalks, cheering and mourning and taking pictures with their smartphones—thousands of real-time, utterly personal interpretations of the Pope’s final symbolic journey.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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When asked about it in his pre-match press conference, Silva, quite fairly, dismissed its relevance in strong terms.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Some Democrats in Congress apparently quite seriously considered carrying empty egg cartons to the address as a form of protest.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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With the future of the show uncertain, the cast and crew shot the episode with a conclusion that wraps up the series perfectly.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Not everything landed perfectly, with the writing of many of the live bits feeling like the staff are just going through the motions, but Brunson’s ability to commit to each role and work seamlessly off the cast more than made up for it.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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Columbia University's Sabin Center for Climate Change Law has tracked 106 steps taken by the Trump administration to scale back or wholly eliminate federal climate measures.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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However, this latest episode didn’t really do it for me and just felt overly convoluted to get to a death that was wholly unnecessary.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adverb
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American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and Alaska Air have all pulled their financial guidance for the year because of swirling uncertainty.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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There were four children: a girl and three boys – all about the same age as the Salarno sisters.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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Postecoglou’s selection policy in the earlier stages of the competition appeared to have been entirely justified.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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Pakistan's leaders have warned that any attempt to stop the flow of water entirely would be considered an act of war.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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“Totally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/totally. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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