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
The second planet from the sun has a completely inhospitable surface, with temperatures reaching 863 degrees Fahrenheit (462 degrees Celsius) and a crushing pressure underneath an oppressively thick atmosphere.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Use an offset spatula to spread the batter in an even layer, completely covering the fruit.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Most people who develop a fever and other less severe symptoms from West Nile virus recover completely.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The process also allows Cameron and his actors to completely reimagine the scene from take to take, since everything will match.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
Hawes completely holds his ground as Gilliam runs in to try and clean up the extra defenders between the solid blocks from Torrence and Hawes.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Post-Lover, Swift completely killed pre-release singles in her musical universe.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Flawer says the moment caught him completely off guard.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Their perspective is completely different from yours.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Use an offset spatula to spread the batter in an even layer, completely covering the fruit.
—Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Most people who develop a fever and other less severe symptoms from West Nile virus recover completely.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
The process also allows Cameron and his actors to completely reimagine the scene from take to take, since everything will match.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
Hawes completely holds his ground as Gilliam runs in to try and clean up the extra defenders between the solid blocks from Torrence and Hawes.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Post-Lover, Swift completely killed pre-release singles in her musical universe.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Flawer says the moment caught him completely off guard.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Their perspective is completely different from yours.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 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,
4 Oct. 2025
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Yet most of those families are still systematically behind due to racial inequality, and Black families, of all kinds, are facing discrimination that leads to higher suspension and expulsion rates in school, lower on-time high school completion rates, and not enough financial resources.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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If the plates aren’t fully clean, repeat as needed.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The story of a Louisville man charged in connection to the murder of his fiancée had not fully unraveled when he was acquitted in 1991.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Water plants thoroughly and apply 1 to 2 inches of mulch, leaving a small ring around the trunk free of mulch.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The soft sweetness throughout was thoroughly enjoyable, and that unexpected belting at the end left us curious to hear what else this man can offer.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In the 13-episode epic, Our Blues’ Kim Woo-bin stars as Iblis, a Satanic genie who is utterly convinced of humanity’s inherent greed.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Instead of enjoying the display, the men look utterly defeated.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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For capybara lovers who may not be quite ready to own an exotic pet, the following are places to visit them in the commonwealth.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the days grow shorter and darker, and temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like knowing there’s a warm, welcoming bed awaiting you at home to usher in a cozy night’s sleep, and long, languorous mornings when time allows.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
2 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 9 Oct. 2025.
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