completely

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Recent Examples of completely Terrorism wasn’t a completely foreign concept, but the notion of a hostile, coordinated attack on our soil, at that scale, seemed like something that might only happen in a Tom Clancy novel or a summer blockbuster movie. Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, the union representing 8,000 Stellantis employees said contract negotiations have completely stalled over that same plant. Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026 The market still hasn't really weighed in completely that this is sort of a new reality for us. CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026 Extending a blowout isn't necessarily about piling on more products or completely restyling your hair every morning. Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026 The original idea Leary was working on with writer Peter Tolan was about a firefighter killed in the line of duty, but one moment changed his mind completely. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026 As a result, Sally and Gillian have completely sworn off love — for real this time. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026 Each obituary reopened a wound that had never completely healed. Raja Flores, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026 Measured against its concrete demands, the revolt failed almost completely. Jp Mangalindan, Time, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completely
Adverb
  • Dorothy and Jillian were also in disbelief, but totally engaged.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Ryans and the executives were totally convicted, saw Anderson as a force multiplier as both a player and a person and acted accordingly.
    Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Under appropriate oversight, ambient AI is not systematically unsafe.
    Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Before fighting, a commander should systematically compare his circumstances with those of the enemy, assessing such factors as leadership, discipline, terrain, and military strength.
    Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • By all accounts, Jackson has fully bought into first-year Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle and that traditionally means dynamic results will follow.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This is the song’s first award nomination and her first fully country track since the original Red era.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • With respect to Cunha — who has thoroughly impressed while playing all four of Glasner’s games so far — some might have viewed his Forest team-mates Igor Jesus or Murillo as more likely to be included in Ancelotti’s latest squad.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Wright recommends shampooing twice before a blowout to thoroughly remove oil and product buildup, followed by a lightweight conditioner.
    Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • And yet, when Szumowska and Englert portray Fyodor’s reaction to the couple’s pregnancy, the birth of their child, and a subsequent tragedy, Anna’s adoration for this utterly flawed man almost feels justified.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The result is an utterly unique tile that celebrates its imperfections and is widely requested for modern bathrooms and kitchens.
    Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Creative director Dan Hay's (known for his work on the modern Far Cry games) teased a game that's quite different from what's shown in the first CG trailer above.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • How to Use Coriander as a Spice Although cilantro and coriander come from the same plant, their flavors—and kitchen uses—are quite different.
    Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • In some ways Bartlow mirrors the choice of some fine dining chefs in Spain to trade perfectly plated still lifes for deep, homey flavors that cover every inch of the table.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Why do some humorous attempts land perfectly while others fail?
    Norbert Schwarz, Harvard Business Review, 14 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • These disparate elements don’t wholly cohere, but the film still prods at ideas about maternal inheritance, feminine power, and community.
    Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The combo wholly evoked the fall season and was completed with a set of leather boots.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Completely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completely. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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