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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
wanted to be fully involved in the project
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fully
The only time the Frozen Falls truly and fully froze was in March 1848 when massive ice fields on Lake Erie blocked the source of the Niagara River.
—
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Glendale Unified officials have fully cooperated with detectives and are offering support with identifying potential victims and witnesses, according to police.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
However, Jim noted that investors see clearer near-term returns on those AI investments, something Amazon has yet to fully prove.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
The result is a haphazard vision for a future that the Bulls still haven’t fully fleshed out.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fully
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
Glendale Unified officials have fully cooperated with detectives and are offering support with identifying potential victims and witnesses, according to police.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
However, Jim noted that investors see clearer near-term returns on those AI investments, something Amazon has yet to fully prove.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
The result is a haphazard vision for a future that the Bulls still haven’t fully fleshed out.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fully
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fully
Adverb
-
The home’s original exterior remains largely the same, but Eldridge completely renovated the former duplex into a reception area and studio space for the photography business, then added a brand-new living space to the back.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
-
The full-grain leather upper is completely waterproof, too.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
-
Excitation temperatures are systematically higher than in other galaxies.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
-
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,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
-
This scene in Seoul in January may seem totally contrary to the usual headlines from South Korea, of plummeting birth rates and a looming demographic crisis that also threatens to swallow neighboring Japan and China.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
-
But that structure remains undermined by a pension funding system that totally ignores it, benefits wealthier school districts more than poor ones and treats Chicago differently than everyone else.—
John Cullerton,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
-
Pour out the mixture, refill the bucket with clean water, and mop the floor again with the clean water to thoroughly remove any residue.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
-
Once the oven has cooled, wipe it thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any soot left on the sides, bottom, and door.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
-
The answer, quite straightforwardly, is no.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
-
The Oscar-winning British filmmaker crafts a sumptuous bad romance that’s quite haughty, darkly hilarious and ultimately heartfelt.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
Adverb
-
McDonald’s has kind of been able to, not perfectly, but steer clear of some of those viral politicization almost on accident in both of those cases.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
-
The neighborhood/area Hotel Jerome is perfectly positioned in the heart of downtown Aspen.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
-
The island of Bequia (pronounced Bek-way) – the largest of the Grenadines, but only seven square miles – feels wholly Caribbean.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
-
The clerk’s office, long buried in paper, historically relied on a wholly manual process where officers that wrote drivers up on patrol would take a batch of handwritten tickets back to the station and mail it to the clerk’s office.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Adverb
-
Northern Arizona offers cool weather with four season while southern cities offer warm year all long.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
-
The Longhorns are one of four SEC teams that had already played 11 conference games entering this week, and their key players have all played extensive minutes, especially since Texas has avoided the injury bug.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fully. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
