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
Rodríguez also announced the shutdown of Helicoide, a Caracas prison where torture and human rights abuses have been extensively documented.
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Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Procell has worked extensively in reentry work, which helps people who were in prison adjust to life outside those confines.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The shelter is currently collaborating with staff from the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, which has extensively studied the disease and provided counseling to other shelters, according to shelter officials.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The study was very widely covered in the media and extensively discussed on social media.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026
Asimov, who wrote extensively about non-human intelligence in books and short stories such as I, Robot, appears in the first scene, and elsewhere, of Veatch’s movie.
—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Now 37, Nelson continues to tour extensively while expanding his work in film and songwriting.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
McCabe worked as a flight attendant prior to his arrest, and along with his longtime girlfriend trains service dogs to assist those in need, according to a sentencing brief, and volunteered extensively in the aftermath of the 2023 Maui fires.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
To that end, the eponymous firm says the unmanned aerial vehicle has been extensively tested at a training ground, and a Swiss cement plant.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Procell has worked extensively in reentry work, which helps people who were in prison adjust to life outside those confines.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The shelter is currently collaborating with staff from the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, which has extensively studied the disease and provided counseling to other shelters, according to shelter officials.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The study was very widely covered in the media and extensively discussed on social media.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026
Asimov, who wrote extensively about non-human intelligence in books and short stories such as I, Robot, appears in the first scene, and elsewhere, of Veatch’s movie.
—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Now 37, Nelson continues to tour extensively while expanding his work in film and songwriting.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
McCabe worked as a flight attendant prior to his arrest, and along with his longtime girlfriend trains service dogs to assist those in need, according to a sentencing brief, and volunteered extensively in the aftermath of the 2023 Maui fires.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
To that end, the eponymous firm says the unmanned aerial vehicle has been extensively tested at a training ground, and a Swiss cement plant.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensively
Adverb
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With many investors seeing Warsh as a highly credible pick, markets had little reaction to Friday’s news.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Nacua and Hallie Aiono were in a long-term relationship before a highly public breakup.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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But the Tahoe mountains vary greatly in precipitation and the winner is Kirkwood, the snowiest ski resort in California, with a staggering average of 456 inches.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In defense of the project, the developers say low-income housing is greatly needed in Placer County, and the population boom would support growth for local businesses.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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That was considerably better than neighboring states.—
Anne Li,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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The central bank cut rates three times in four months at the end of 2025, causing rates to decline considerably both for buyers and owners looking to refinance.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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While leopard print has long been everywhere, and cow and deer print are experiencing somewhat of a revival, tiger stripes feel much more maligned.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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And what hurts us much more is not writing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Coming from both the Sun and also omnidirectionally from elsewhere across the Universe, these cosmic rays all behaved the same way normal particles do on Earth, except were at significantly greater energies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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While confidence is high that this storm will occur, small shifts in its track could significantly change impacts, particularly in New England, so stay tuned to the latest local forecasts.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Actually looking for the romance category as a category that’s been underrepresented, both in streaming and just kind of broadly in our eyes.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Justice Department did not respond to a request for comment, but officials there have broadly defended the department’s actions as not only justified but necessary for ensuring the rule of law and holding alleged criminals to account.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The medical establishment did and does dismiss these claims as utterly unfounded, unproven, and dangerous.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Jan. 2026
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Just up the stairs is the utterly elegant Maison Leleu, which was founded in 1910 by Jules Leleu, who won the prestigious Grand Prize at the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Extensively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensively. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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