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
But even in that case, such an addition is fully visible to all other members.
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Prices at the pump probably will not fully normalize until well into 2027 even if Hormuz reopens, the analyst said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Where employees are experimenting, leadership is strategizing, and no one is fully aligned.
—Jason Richmond, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Lubi said the government is fully behind the expansion.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
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Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Prices at the pump probably will not fully normalize until well into 2027 even if Hormuz reopens, the analyst said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 22 May 2026
Where employees are experimenting, leadership is strategizing, and no one is fully aligned.
—Jason Richmond, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Lubi said the government is fully behind the expansion.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fully
Adverb
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Then stir or shake the solution until the sugar is completely dissolved.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Teams are completely shutting down the middle of the field.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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And the ability to properly interpret the identity documents of women — where administrative conventions may display married names differently or inconsistently — is not systematically part of what the machine has been designed to optimize.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Russia is systematically attacking civilian infrastructure and cultural institutions.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
26 May 2026
Adverb
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And Jude isn’t above including a mocking slow-motion shot of a spoiled French boy totally whiffing a soccer kick.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Not totally sure if that mysterious stain or smell is cat urine?—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
Adverb
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If cooling is slower, cesium tends to mix more thoroughly with other elements, complicating fallout chemistry over time.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
24 May 2026
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Follow standard best practices for planting the shrub or vine, mulch, and water it thoroughly after planting.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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At a time when teenagers are trying to discover themselves, and how to be comfortable, Fedje’s coaching offered many students a comfortable place in a world that otherwise didn’t seem to quite fit, Sintek said.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
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The patio umbrella in question is perfectly oversized to cast a cool shadow over your entire lounge area.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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The gym and indoor pool were updated around a decade ago, so have not yet been zhuzhed into the style of the rest of the place, but each is perfectly serviceable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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At Amazon, the Financial Times reported, some employees spun up AI agents to complete wholly meaningless or unnecessary tasks just to keep up their token usage stats, which were now being used by managers to assess employee performance.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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And in the decade since, Jenner has wholly lived up to the title.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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That money is on top of nearly $100,000 amassed by a separate committee formed specifically to defeat Bailey, a former Republican who is seeking to join what is now an all-Democrat City Council.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The loss wasn’t for a lack of firepower on the Giants’ end as Casey Schmitt, Eric Haase and Willy Adames all homered, the fifth time this year that San Francisco has hit three homers in a single game.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fully. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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