incompletely

Definition of incompletelynext

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Recent Examples of incompletely Although the precise mechanisms remain incompletely understood, evidence indicates that exposure to components of tick saliva stimulates the production of IgE antibodies against alpha-gal in susceptible individuals. Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026 Many of these compounds’ efficacy and safety remain incompletely and properly evaluated in humans, and continue to be used outside conventional medical frameworks, increasingly marketed with the language of longevity, optimization, and self-care. Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 The original video of that game had been damaged and lost for some time, but then, after many years, it was retrieved and painstakingly restored—incompletely, but just enough to get the gist, as with the Dead Sea Scrolls or the Gnostic gospels. David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 June 2026 If muscles remain depleted and incompletely repaired, each practice starts with a deficient muscular system. William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026 In Iran, microscopic soot formed when hydrocarbons in the fuel oil burned incompletely, experts said. Tammy Webber, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incompletely
Adverb
  • Conviser’s case, which was partially dismissed for lack of standing, accused legendary DePaul softball coach Eugene Lenti of verbally and mentally abusing his athletes and physically assaulting a staffer.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Active listings in the city are down about 30% since last year, partially driven by more renters choosing to stay put rather than test the market.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Despite that, Highbury remains a modest affair, with one stand ending abruptly halfway down the touchline, and the rest of that space taken up by a social club.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The ticket was purchased at a gas station in the city of Quincy, which is on the Mississippi River about halfway down the Illinois coast.
    Mark Osborne, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The increase is attributed partly to greater awareness and screening, a more expansive definition of the disorder, and parents having children at a later age, various studies show.
    Amanda Seitz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Research suggests the body’s circadian rhythm—the internal clock that regulates sleep, hormones, and metabolism—is partly influenced by meal timing.
    Trista Chan, HEALTH, 17 Aug. 2026

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“Incompletely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompletely. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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