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encyclopedically

adverb

as in all over

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encyclopedically
  1. all over
  2. entirely
  3. fully
  4. completely
  5. totally
  6. wholly
  7. thoroughly
  8. comprehensively
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • Advanced transmission technologies can reduce those losses and increase existing network capacity without requiring entirely new lines.
    — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Eliminate battery-recharging hassles entirely with the Eufy SoloCam E42 four-camera bundle.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of entirely
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
Definition of fully
Adverb
  • Terrorism wasn’t a completely foreign concept, but the notion of a hostile, coordinated attack on our soil, at that scale, seemed like something that might only happen in a Tom Clancy novel or a summer blockbuster movie.
    — Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the union representing 8,000 Stellantis employees said contract negotiations have completely stalled over that same plant.
    — Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of 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
Definition of totally
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
Definition of wholly
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
Definition of thoroughly
Adverb
  • Stark Future The new Sköll is also lighter, and more comprehensively equipped.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The court found the federal Pipeline Safety Act comprehensively regulates interstate pipeline safety, meaning individual states cannot interfere with or override federal authority on these operations.
    — Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of comprehensively
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“Encyclopedically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encyclopedically. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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