ENCYCLOPEDICALLY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

encyclopedically

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as in all over

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Wearing rubber gloves, use a sponge to spread the mixture all over the bottom of the oven.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Netflix content is all over town this week and later today execs will speak about its anime offering.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 June 2026

Definition of all over

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The researchers, however, did not find that their data supported their hypotheses entirely.

— Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
And while the ongoing lease negotiation is under entirely different circumstances, the move from the General Assembly has colored some of the conversations now.

— DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026

Definition of entirely

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Just across the sea lie North Korea, China and Russia, which all have powerful spying capacities that Japan isn’t fully equipped to fend off.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
China refused to participate in the arbitration and has not fully complied with the ruling, causing some commentators to dismiss the significance of the case.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of fully

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Orduno also recommends starting with small strokes and letting the liner dry completely before layering or touching the area to prevent smudging.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
While home-theater purists will likely still opt for external AV receivers and soundbars, the PX4 Pro is tailored to operate smoothly as a completely standalone cinema center.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026

Definition of completely

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While a new deal was not totally ruled out, The Athletic reported Gueye was deemed more likely to leave than stay this summer, and that Everton were keen to reduce their reliance on the midfielder.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The only thing worth changing about the examples above would be to switch out those mini bags for a lap-top-friendly work bag, though adding a pop of color is totally fair game.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 July 2026

Definition of totally

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There’s a tone of alienation running through the group’s work, manifesting as a clash between aesthetics of rationalist sheen and heady mysticism that, depending on the light, read as both wholly improvised and meticulously programmed.

— Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
But don’t miss the point of caring so wholly in the first place — to have a human experience on this dense, fleshy plane.

— Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of wholly

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Even if the secret-reserve theory turns out to be true, that still leaves the question of why China decided to cut off imports so thoroughly.

— Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
After the storm, return only when safe, prioritize safety from hazards, and thoroughly document all damage with photos and videos before starting repairs or filing insurance claims.

— Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of thoroughly

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Russia has sophisticated air defenses but its vast territory is hard to comprehensively cover.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Five days earlier, Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike’s victory in the opening team time trial had suggested the Dutch squad may have the ability to match UAE — in Pogačar’s two Tour defeats, his team was comprehensively outmatched.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026

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