completely

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Recent Examples of completely Cregger uses first-person-shooter point-of-view shots, with the long barrel of a rifle or automatic weapon lining up our sights; one running gag sees Bryan, completely hopeless with guns, having to shoot the locks off of gates. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 At the center of it all is the completely fictional Corinne, who Huppert plays to the hilt. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026 That makes the iPhone 18 Pro completely free, and gets you a new iPhone Pro Max for less than $100. Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026 Falling over the shoulders of Princess Charlene, the neckline was completely embellished with beadwork in the same shade of black for a monochrome finish. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Transfer to the oven and cook until the chicken is completely tender and shows no resistance when pierced with a sharp knife, about 1 1/2 hours. ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 Still, seeing thousands of people react to a childhood that once felt completely ordinary has prompted Vaughan to reflect on what those 16 months ultimately gave her. Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 When cold water was used, even extensive shaking did not completely dissolve the powder at the bottom of the container. Sunny Linnebur, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 That’s no easy task, given that your recipe needs to create the binomial and regular graphs simultaneously, even though they usually get built using completely different random processes. Paulina Rowińska, Quanta Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completely
Adverb
  • Conflicts and tragedies are almost always the result of carelessness or accidents that spiral totally out of control.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • And a surprising number of people, for good or bad, are totally oblivious to their own motivations.
    Fortune Editors, Fortune, 15 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
  • Yes, with fully accessible guest rooms, roll-in showers, and pool lifts (more details on their Accessibility Page).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • One passenger was fully ejected from the bus and another was partially ejected, police said.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 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
  • Week-one eliminations seem wholly unfair, but Dancing With the Stars is nothing if not cutthroat as hell.
    Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Collections and designs from the brand are largely inspired by bohemian style and romantic energy, both qualities of which were wholly present in Wood’s dress.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Completely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completely. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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