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
It was partially restored by the nonprofit Ennis House Foundation, then was purchased and fully restored in 2011.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
However, the role of methane emissions in Antarctica has not yet been fully determined, requiring more study in the future, the researchers said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
Growing up, Amy claims her father, Terry Jordan, was emotionally abusive towards her and her mother and as a result, Deanna was not able to fully commit herself to parenting.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Lombardi is fully on the same page.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
However, the role of methane emissions in Antarctica has not yet been fully determined, requiring more study in the future, the researchers said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
Growing up, Amy claims her father, Terry Jordan, was emotionally abusive towards her and her mother and as a result, Deanna was not able to fully commit herself to parenting.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Lombardi is fully on the same page.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fully
Adverb
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Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chanel was obviously completely out of this world and such a thrill.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Netanyahu systematically ignored this imperative and thus dragged Israel into its current predicament.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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So Evason’s my pick, but he could totally get snubbed for a newer hire, such as Glen Gulutzan or Sullivan.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In fact, sometimes the opposite is true, as the whisky becomes overly tannic and is transformed into something totally unrecognizable.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Oct. 2025
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This allows the towels to move around and get thoroughly cleaned.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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These steals are worth shouting about, especially since so many are 2025 Best of Beauty winners or have been thoroughly tested by our editors.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
8 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Drama aside, Evans said that everyone became quite close as a result of living in the student-like quarters, sharing many cafeteria meals, and being vulnerable in a rather stressful experience, together.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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Resale values on premium EVs are notoriously bad, and with the possible exception of the Rolls-Royce Spectre, nobody has quite cracked the nut on how to build one that could conceivably be considered an heirloom.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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Once all other explanations had been ruled out—except for a Vitamin D deficiency, our daughter seemed perfectly healthy, and her fracture would heal with time—we were left with a different sort of fear, regarding the care of our children by others.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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There’s a chance for Argentina now to put itself on a good economic track if Milei does well in the midterms, but everything has to go perfectly and the administration is essentially looking to keep markets in line until election day, the person said.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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One of my favorite books about the Constitution, by historian Michael Kammen, argues the paradox of Americans’ relationship to the Constitution is that people appear to be so wholly wedded to a document that so few have ever read for themselves.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Oct. 2025
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Stanfield co-stars as Grofield, his quick-thinking partner-in-crime who’s part actor, part hustler, and wholly unpredictable.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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The bellow came from defensive lineman Derrick Brown, who was all dressed and heading out the door.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Charmaine Gatlin’s job was all about the money.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fully. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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