completely

Definition of completelynext
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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
  • And thoroughly mixed across space before accreting into meteorites.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Kelce said lovingly before shouting out how quickly and thoroughly Swift picked up all there is to know about his sport.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • The machine does not need to have its own consciousness and desires to be utterly deadly.
    Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The show’s composer, Stephen Schwartz, and director, Howard Sponseller, seemed utterly taken with this tall, skinny girl, whose name was Gilda Radner.
    Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 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
  • The flat seat design—with minimal padding—serves as a constant reminder of the KB998 Rimini’s racing heritage, and may not feel great for longer rides, but provides a perfectly stable platform to slide across on track.
    Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The outerwear pick has a slightly oversized fit that’ll pair perfectly with chunky sweaters, plus it’s made from a gorgeous faux-suede material.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 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 23 Sep. 2026.

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