completely

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Recent Examples of completely These dangerous illnesses are all completely preventable and serve as a reminder of the importance of proper vaccines to protect the health of our families and children. — Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026 The wall is also fragile and cannot be completely preserved, so archaeologists will use modern technology to create a 3D reconstruction for further study. — Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Any initial claim of being a miniseries was completely forgotten. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 By July 2026, after two seasons together in LA, the dynamic completely shifted when LeBron packed his bags for Philly, leaving Redick to run the show solo. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The remarkable result of the collaboration is an open-air residence crafted from natural and reclaimed materials, where the boundary between inside and outside is completely blurred. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026 The workers who make up SEIU Local 1000’s nine bargaining units are completely different from those at the California Association Professional Scientists, UAW Local 1115. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The institutional knowledge required to keep the lights on is completely gone. — Thanh Pham, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Both gravity and quantum mechanics are rough drafts of a sharper, truer, completely unknown theory. — Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completely
Adverb
  • Raya Sanggingan Banjar Lungsiakan Clever planning, fresh design, private courtyards, and infinity pools make this resort feel modern—yet totally at home in Ubud.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Yeah, that’s surprising to me because that totally made sense that River would have kicked him out of the car.
    — Lisa de los Reyes, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • But the death of Khamenei eliminated the regime’s paramount figure, disturbing the existing balance, and the war is systematically privileging the parts of the state responsible for survival over everything else.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026
  • John soon deduces that this is Anton’s (Paul Ben-Victor) planet, the one that had been systematically that wiped out by the Manhunter.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Resnikoff fully inhabits the role of Jaku, giving him a distinctive and consistent voice, posture and temperament.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Officials said during the Oval Office event that building the pipeline will take three years and that exports of liquified natural gas would begin two years after that -- but that was dependent on financing coming through fully.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Potential homes are thoroughly vetted and inspected prior to adoption.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026
  • To mulch effectively, use plain brown paper bags, overlap them, water thoroughly, and avoid glossy or treated bags.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • In the book, MacLachlan recalls being utterly dumbfounded at having been asked to do something so oblivious at best and cruel at worst.
    — Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This is because an utterly distinctive element of creation would be missing!
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Nothing hits quite like a pair of $39 Levi’s jeans, and this perfectly stretchy, dark-wash option is just what the doctor ordered.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
  • But just outside the factory doors, time hasn't been quite as kind.
    — Itay Hod, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Nothing hits quite like a pair of $39 Levi’s jeans, and this perfectly stretchy, dark-wash option is just what the doctor ordered.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This, the perfectly decent people of Kettleborough reasoned, was a natural and godly rebuke for Susan and Cuthbert’s sin.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Multifaceted and deeply mindful, the Healing Village Spa at this classic beachfront resort's treatments are wholly original and sublimely rejuvenating.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Crafted with shimmering elements throughout the sheer design, the dress was wholly ornate.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Completely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completely. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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