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
  • The film also contains allegations that Israel is systematically destroying homes in Gaza to create a wasteland that will prevent Palestinians from ever returning.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Luigi Mangione had allegedly just shot the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, an insurance company—not my own—that had been systematically denying patients care.
    Elizabeth Nicholas, Vanity Fair, 9 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
  • Milk residue left inside narrow channels and curved surfaces can create conditions where bacteria may grow if the parts are not cleaned thoroughly.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The coaching staffs and veteran players all know each other thoroughly after a decade of competition between Shanahan and McVay, who are both constantly looking for an edge.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 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
  • But Argano, who drives Engine 10, isn't quite ready to pack it in.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The concept of growing sod on plastic is one the NFL has really relied on quite heavily to be able to have the level of quality and the ability to turn around and replace a field midseason.
    Tim Graham, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Part memoir, part how-to guide for heated political conversations, it’s perfectly timed for what could be one of the most expensive and most polarized midterm elections in modern history.
    Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
  • It's perfectly located on the eastern side of the island, close enough to walk to the restaurants and spa without a buggy, but still very private.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 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 13 Sep. 2026.

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