EXTENSIVELY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

extensively

adverb

as in highly

to a large extent or degree several beaches were extensively damaged by the hurricane

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Recent Examples of extensively Rafael said the weapon has been used extensively during long-range operations from Israeli F-15 and F-16 aircraft. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026 The collection has since been pulled extensively by stylists for magazine covers and red-carpet appearances, giving its relatively small body of work an unusually long afterlife. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2026 The residence has been extensively reworked since it was first built. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026 Following severe damage in World War II, the complex was extensively reconstructed in the mid-to-late 20th century. — Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 Peters is among a group that includes Cher, Carol Burnett, Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Ann-Margret and more, who worked with Mackie extensively throughout their respective careers. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026 As Variety has covered extensively, negotiations are ongoing — but with the TV Academy’s attention currently on the 78th Emmys, there hasn’t been any movement on a new deal. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 On Wednesday, Moldova’s police said explosives experts discovered fragments of the drone that featured a propulsion system and characteristics similar to a Geran-type drone, which Moscow has used extensively in its full-scale war in Ukraine. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 Collins was likely to play extensively as the 49ers' probable starting nose tackle this season. — CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

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That’s not surprising, though, since the events are not only intended to rev enthusiasm for customized and highly tuned automobiles, but keep the philanthropic legacy of Paul Walker alive.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
In January, the company announced a partnership with South Korean fashion platform Musinsa to deploy its Skypod system at a new logistics center designed to handle hundreds of thousands of SKUs and highly variable demand.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

But supplies of Gulf energy to the West are now looking much more precarious.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 20 Sep. 2026
Defense answers the call early During the week, TCU head coach Sonny Dykes praised the overall play of his defense, but wanted to see the unit start much faster after lackluster starts against Grambling State and North Carolina.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of much

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The attacks have significantly hampered Russia’s refining capacity and prompted widespread fuel shortages, with Moscow recently extending a ban on diesel exports through the end of September as part of a push to stabilize domestic supplies.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Some offerings require significantly more customer support, marketing, staff time or operational attention than others.

— Dmitriy Schwarzburg, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of significantly

Adverb

Yet, in the AIC, the collapse of an overfeeding white dwarf continues in a broadly similar way to the collapse of a massive star that creates a neutron star.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
That could continue under the PCSA, depending on how broadly courts are willing to defer to congressional authority.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of broadly

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

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