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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
The fan base is extensively global.
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Expanding current tax incentive programs While Karr’s bill bans tax exemptions, a third bill introduced and extensively amended by Crabtree expands the Reinvestment Payment Program to require separate regulations and tax incentive approaches for larger companies, such as a data center company.
—Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 19 Feb. 2026
The young man had cycled in and out of the justice system for years, with his symptoms recorded extensively in medical and court records but going largely untreated.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Transforming neighborhoods Beyond marquee projects, Taliaferro & Browne has worked extensively in neighborhoods historically affected by disinvestment.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
As the head of the NIH, Bhattacharya has spoken extensively about restoring American’s faith in the federal government’s approach to health and science.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
To Ian Medwell for developing small lead-free pyrotechnic devices used extensively for motion picture production throughout the United Kingdom.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Two of the emails to potential witnesses were the subjects of email strings associated with bloggers who have written extensively and sympathetically about Boyne.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Beet juice has been extensively studied for its role in heart health and enhancing athletic performance.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Expanding current tax incentive programs While Karr’s bill bans tax exemptions, a third bill introduced and extensively amended by Crabtree expands the Reinvestment Payment Program to require separate regulations and tax incentive approaches for larger companies, such as a data center company.
—Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 19 Feb. 2026
The young man had cycled in and out of the justice system for years, with his symptoms recorded extensively in medical and court records but going largely untreated.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Transforming neighborhoods Beyond marquee projects, Taliaferro & Browne has worked extensively in neighborhoods historically affected by disinvestment.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
As the head of the NIH, Bhattacharya has spoken extensively about restoring American’s faith in the federal government’s approach to health and science.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
To Ian Medwell for developing small lead-free pyrotechnic devices used extensively for motion picture production throughout the United Kingdom.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Two of the emails to potential witnesses were the subjects of email strings associated with bloggers who have written extensively and sympathetically about Boyne.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Beet juice has been extensively studied for its role in heart health and enhancing athletic performance.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensively
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In every way, such programs are unthinkable in Norway, a highly egalitarian society, in which wealth and resources are distributed evenly.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Restaurant recommendations are highly encouraged, given how popular the outlets are with even Hong Kong residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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This recognition is greatly deserved, because Nick has owned this beat like no other reporter.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
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The emergence of cable, podcasts and streaming audio and video platforms — none of which are subject to FCC restrictions in terms of content — have greatly diminished traditional broadcast media’s dominance in the marketplace.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Smith has considerably more big league experience and a longer track record of offensive success compared to any other would-be second baseman on the roster.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the context of the occasion had darkened considerably.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Now, Norwegian hockey is much more comparable to that of Denmark, its southern neighbor across the North Sea.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Last year’s defense was woefully short on top–level talent pretty much everywhere except at defensive tackle.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 18,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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And while their place in the NCAA tournament is presumably safe heading into that final stretch, where the Trojans are seeded could swing significantly with a few quality wins.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The work significantly enhances their performance as solid electrolytes for next-generation sodium-ion batteries.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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This study not only clarified the date of the burial, which drove archaeologists practically mad, as no one could determine why the dates kept coming back so broadly, but also settled the matter once and for all.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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His success in ferreting out three American servicemen from Kosovo 15 years later was also broadly celebrated.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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In reality Mars turned out to be far more hostile – an utterly dry dust ball with scarcely any atmosphere.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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Leonard utterly dominated even before his clutch 3-pointer to cap the Stripes’ 48-45 victory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Extensively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensively. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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