1
as in completely
to a full extent or degree
only with daybreak did we fully realize the extent of the damage from the storm
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2
as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
wanted to be fully involved in the project
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Recent Examples of fully
Technology doesn’t emerge fully formed.
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Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
In collaboration with local partners, including DLR Group, Artaic Group, Benjamin West and Milender White, the full-scale reconstruction of the guestrooms, corridors and elevator landings was completed in 14 months while the hotel remained fully operational.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
None of this has to be fully rational.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
While the city continues to face budget challenges, solutions must be responsible, transparent and equitable — fully accounting for the real impact on residents.
—Henry Foster Iii, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2026
In collaboration with local partners, including DLR Group, Artaic Group, Benjamin West and Milender White, the full-scale reconstruction of the guestrooms, corridors and elevator landings was completed in 14 months while the hotel remained fully operational.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
None of this has to be fully rational.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
While the city continues to face budget challenges, solutions must be responsible, transparent and equitable — fully accounting for the real impact on residents.
—Henry Foster Iii, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fully
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Meanwhile, after getting completely smothered over the past two nights, the Red Sox offense jolted to life in the second inning and took advantage of a defensive miscue that extended the inning.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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There are also two completely accessible suites available.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Desperate for answers, Alice joins a secret support group of people whose doubles are systematically dismantling their lives…then the doubles start turning up dead.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Despite decades of advocacy, support for these communities has been systematically denied, even as studies show undeniable facts.—
Makenna Morrison Gary,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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One of my favorite memories was a totally random call about 10 years ago.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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This bag is made of supple Italian suede (still suitable for spring and can totally handle summer) and features two interior pockets and a key-ring holder.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Let soak for two minutes and rinse thoroughly.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
18 Apr. 2026
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Recycling bins can get even funkier thanks to sticky bottles or cans that weren’t rinsed thoroughly.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Nothing says summer quite like picking the ripe homegrown tomato straight from your garden.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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After days of whirlwind weather, Chicagoans can expect to see conditions mellow out this week — but April showers aren’t over quite yet.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Quilted jackets layer perfectly over long sleeves, short sleeves, light sweaters, and even dresses.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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Of course, that doesn’t mean that any eventual peace deal will perfectly balance the victors’ and vanquished’s demands.—
Philippe Welti,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rollercoaster, which is run by ex-Remarkable bosses James Fox and Dom Waugh, launched in the summer of 2021 and at that point was wholly owned by ITV.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Gray is a very smart actor and wholly credible as a woman swimming in the amoral landscape of big tech, cursed by having eyes wide open.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Iris Law and Amelia Gray Hamlin dress in all-black, paired with leopard print purses, during a photoshoot in New York City on April 17.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Area rivers are all on a very gradual, downward trend but many will still be at the flood stage when Thursday’s system rolls through, according to King, who added that the rain will likely slow, if not halt those receding levels.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fully. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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