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
Federal and state regulators have accused the company of falsely advertising to consumers that its cars are capable of fully driving themselves.
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Keith Laing, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Bretherton, worried that these equations will never fully capture clouds’ behavior, is developing new AI tools that can predict the future directly from real-world data, barely relying on physics equations at all.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
Even tech workers aren’t fully on board, with just less than one-third using AI on a daily basis.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
When the center is fully operational, industrial-strength power lines will likely run between the facility and the power plant, which Hahnfeld worries could pose environmental risks to the Bly Road homes in the way.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
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Keith Laing, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Bretherton, worried that these equations will never fully capture clouds’ behavior, is developing new AI tools that can predict the future directly from real-world data, barely relying on physics equations at all.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
Even tech workers aren’t fully on board, with just less than one-third using AI on a daily basis.
—Rachyl Jones, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
When the center is fully operational, industrial-strength power lines will likely run between the facility and the power plant, which Hahnfeld worries could pose environmental risks to the Bly Road homes in the way.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fully
Adverb
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At that point, our planet will be gone completely.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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Standing in an envy-worthy walk-in closet completely makeup-free, the Emma actress modeled a series of wardrobe staples, including a black bomber jacket, a gray wool peacoat, a leather funnel neck jacket, and a plunging V-neck cardigan.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Jim Crow laws systematically stripped them of those posts, and made America a de facto police state for Black folks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Filmmakers vocally critical of the authorities are systematically denied access to public funding, regardless of their professional track record and international recognition.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Each guest space has a different design, but there are visual through lines and an overall tight aesthetic that manages to feel both throwback (think early 20th century Marrakech, Corfu, or Cairo) and totally current (open any issue of AD).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This denim style comes with a totally fresh perspective, which means even the most basic T-shirt from your dresser drawer suddenly looks cool and modern.—
Lucía Tejo,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Hunters and birdwatchers are advised to wear gloves when handling birds or feeders, to wash hands thoroughly after any contact, and to not eating birds that appear sick or birds that are found dead.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Rinse the grate, then dry thoroughly with a soft, clean towel.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Gradual warming across Maryland through Thursday Early morning temperatures stayed safely above freezing in and around the Baltimore Beltway, but fog continues to be quite problematic.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The circumstances were quite different in 2016, though, as William and Kate were happy and in love; Diana, though on a visit to India with her then-husband Prince Charles, poignantly visited the monument to love solo.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Fresh produce, ricotta, lemon, mint, and pasta shells create a perfectly balanced creamy and crunchy spring dinner that is filling without leaving you feeling stuffed.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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The bright red, tubular flowers attract hummingbirds, whose long beaks and tongues perfectly suit the flower shape.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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The film earned a history-making 16 Oscar nominations, along with being a box office smash, and much of its success is due to Jordan’s delicate and dynamic work as two wholly unique characters.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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Pugh’s dress wholly evoked dark glamour, with a high neckline, fluttering short sleeves and a hint of contrasting fabric throughout the design of the dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hawaii is rich in stunning beaches, all with their own individual beauty.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Colorado is heading into a rare week where fire danger, damaging winds and winter storms are all colliding, creating hazards across nearly every part of the state at different times.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fully. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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