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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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
Mary disrupts Clark’s equilibrium with the Backrooms by refusing to validate his excuses for his behavior, fully calling out his failings, his petty assholery, and his glib, solipsistic lies.
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Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Since the form of this change is still taking shape, the hardest part of my job right now is planning for threat models that don’t fully exist yet.
—Philip Martin, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The Big 12 fully supports a 24-team College Football Playoff and the College Sports Commission participant agreement, commissioner Brett Yormark announced Friday.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Missouri was the first state to fully fund the program, but this year the budget slashed funding from $6 million to $2 million.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
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Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Since the form of this change is still taking shape, the hardest part of my job right now is planning for threat models that don’t fully exist yet.
—Philip Martin, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The Big 12 fully supports a 24-team College Football Playoff and the College Sports Commission participant agreement, commissioner Brett Yormark announced Friday.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026
Missouri was the first state to fully fund the program, but this year the budget slashed funding from $6 million to $2 million.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 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
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And then there’s my white slip-on shoes that are comfortable for all-day walking (and are totally TSA-friendly).—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Analyzing these outcomes, Goldman’s Megan Peters wrote in a note this morning, seen by Fortune, that the biggest risk of outright stockouts (where inventory is totally depleted) is in non-oil commodities, where markets are less global, and supply is often regional.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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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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Zaya's adorable smile might just be her best accessory in this green and pink tuxedo inspired look that was perfectly coordinated with Union and Dwyane at the Better Brothers Los Angeles Truth Awards in March 2020.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Best Women’s Clothing Deals My favorite part of traveling, besides the destination itself, is curating the ultimate travel wardrobe that perfectly matches the vibe of the trip.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 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 30 May. 2026.
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