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 Routine childhood vaccines have been extensively studied in hundreds of large studies, are considered safe, and continue to be strongly recommended by major medical groups. — Kayna Whitworth, ABC News, 8 July 2026 Boeing developed the platform from the commercial 737 Next Generation airliner before extensively modifying it for military operations. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026 Few elections in American history have been examined as extensively as Georgia’s in 2020. — Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 7 July 2026 That’s because the Crystal Symphony was extensively refurbished and relaunched in 2023, with a look and feel that’s both contemporary and throwback. — Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Authorities searched extensively for Delphine’s remains, deploying drones, cadaver dogs, divers and search teams, but her body was never found. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 Nielsen now captures out-of-home viewing far more extensively than in either prior cycle, which flatters every 2026 number. — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Now Rosewood has extensively restored the castle and modernized its interior as well as the newer parts of the building, in which the majority of the rooms, suites, the spa, and the lobby are located. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 Ars has extensively covered Starliner’s technical problems before. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensively
  1. highly
  2. greatly
  3. considerably
  4. much
  5. significantly
  6. broadly
  7. utterly
Adverb
  • Talks with Occhiuto were cordial, but Hammer made clear that alternative sources of international staff would be highly appreciated.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Traditional industrial robotics require precise, expensive programming for highly specific environments.
    — Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of highly
Adverb
  • Both Israeli supporters, Jeffries and Clark, have benefited greatly from lavish campaign contributions from AIPAC — the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
    — Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 July 2026
  • Regional customs and crops greatly influenced what the colonists ate.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of greatly
Adverb
  • The other, which is a considerably big group, are very angry.
    — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026
  • Until the individual pieces emerge, her guests have provided a considerably more detailed jewelry report.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 7 July 2026
Definition of considerably
Adverb
  • After the scorching heat of Paris Fashion Week Men’s, the heatwave returned, much like the fans and cooling devices at shows.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026
  • The defendant also did not talk much about gender issues or LGBTQ rights, Twiggs said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
Definition of much
Adverb
  • According to data from container shipping market research firm Linerlytica, there were 156 ships waiting at anchorage at Shanghai and Ningbo on Tuesday, a significantly larger number than the 87 ships at berth.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
  • The entirety of Xbox, inclusive of things like its franchises, studios, and hardware business, would cost significantly more.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 8 July 2026
Definition of significantly
Adverb
  • Given Central City’s post-pandemic troubles, amid a boom in dance music across culture more broadly, Origin’s founders hope the scene can do it again.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • While the stocks outlined in Tuesday's note were broadly European firms, the authors stressed that the HALO trade was an international trend.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 July 2026
Definition of broadly
Adverb
  • Morgenthaler’s version—amaretto and lemon, punched up with a pour of high-proof bourbon, and smoothed out with an egg white—utterly transforms the drink.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • Was that the most incredible goal, in its quality and significance, of an utterly incredible World Cup?
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of utterly

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