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to a large extent or degree
several beaches were extensively damaged by the hurricane
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Recent Examples of extensively
Jim Cusson, president of the retail branding agency Theory House that works extensively in the grocery space, said that Starbucks’ adding protein to its lattes should’ve signaled the peak of the protein craze.
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Rich Bellis, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Treasury bills were first used extensively during World War I, when they were considered an emergency source of federal revenue.
—Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Apr. 2026
The interview continues with Horner talking extensively about his background, his family, his work, playing in bands, and other aspects of his life.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
With any of the groups that have reunited and gone on to tour extensively again, there really are a lot of opportunities for fans to interact with them.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Rick Bayless and his wife, Deann, are longtime patrons of the National Museum of Mexican Art, and have supported the museum extensively in the past through donations and collaborations, the museum said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The National Gallery also recently extensively renovated its Sainsbury Wing to the tune of £85 million.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Apr. 2026
Originally from Boston, Jess moved to Napa Valley in 2010 and has extensively covered California wine country for numerous national and international publications.
—Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Earlier in his career with the Bison, Payton was used extensively as a runner.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Rich Bellis, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Treasury bills were first used extensively during World War I, when they were considered an emergency source of federal revenue.
—Colin Dodds, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Apr. 2026
The interview continues with Horner talking extensively about his background, his family, his work, playing in bands, and other aspects of his life.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
With any of the groups that have reunited and gone on to tour extensively again, there really are a lot of opportunities for fans to interact with them.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Rick Bayless and his wife, Deann, are longtime patrons of the National Museum of Mexican Art, and have supported the museum extensively in the past through donations and collaborations, the museum said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The National Gallery also recently extensively renovated its Sainsbury Wing to the tune of £85 million.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Apr. 2026
Originally from Boston, Jess moved to Napa Valley in 2010 and has extensively covered California wine country for numerous national and international publications.
—Jess Lander, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Earlier in his career with the Bison, Payton was used extensively as a runner.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensively
Adverb
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The protests appear highly organized, suggesting the involvement of more powerful actors behind the scenes, said Julia Urrunaga, Peru program director at the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Here’s how to put your lint roller to work in unexpected (and highly effective) ways around your home.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Although the first quarter of 2026 has greatly improved from last year, summer will really heat up the box office, with 76% of moviegoers reportedly planning on seeing a movie in theaters between May and August.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Air parcels can vary by temperature and pressure, and these factors can greatly affect relative humidity.—
John P. Rafferty,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The French side are not the only team to have caused Liverpool problems when trying to build up against a high man-to-man press, but having a Wirtz-type profile in your team can help considerably.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Peter Weber, head of BMW Group Plant Munich, revealed that the firm has considerably cut production costs in recent years.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But some Republicans were also rattled by a Georgia special election, where their candidate to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress won by a much slimmer margin than the party enjoyed in the past.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Food that’s yellow is typically made with turmeric and much more mild.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Yet, despite that mainstream crossover, Buxton says creators’ relationships with their content on YouTube are not significantly changing.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Adults in the high-dose group had an almost 55% lower risk than those who weren't vaccinated, significantly outperforming standard-dose protection.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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This pattern isn’t unique to bats, the authors suggested, and likely applies to biodiversity loss and its impacts on agriculture broadly.—
Leah Campbell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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While the health-care sector broadly continues to search for direction, drug stocks have been the clear leaders — and Merck stands out as one of the strongest performers in the group.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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His killings were brutal and senseless–and utterly random.—
Stephen Trimble,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to both Gosling’s tongue-in-cheek charisma — as well as the curious and utterly sincere personality that Ortiz imbues into Rocky through his voice performance and intuitive puppeteering (with plenty of improvisation) — the movie becomes a disarming interstellar, interspecies bromance.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Extensively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensively. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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