incompletely

Definition of incompletelynext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of incompletely The lungs process substances differently from the digestive system, and the health effects of chronic inhalation of propylene glycol through e-cigarette aerosol remain incompletely understood. — Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026 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
  • The committee heard substantial evidence that construction workers had smoked on site, and several cigarette butts and some partially burned materials, such as cardboard boxes, were found on the flat roof.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The strikes began in December and forced the museum to close entirely for a total of four days and partially for another four days.
    — Devorah Lauter for ARTNews, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • While the damage was minor, this was all caused by the magnetar SGR 1806-20, which is 50,000 light-years away, halfway across our galaxy.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Chang Chun, a Taiwanese petrochemical firm, now manufactures electronic-grade hydrogen peroxide in Casa Grande, a city of some 70,000 people halfway between Phoenix and Tucson.
    — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Smiling can affect one's level of cortisol, a hormone the body releases partly to help regulate stress and mood, according to Ho.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Now, Muse is attracting similar attention, partly because of how the assistant learns about the person on the other side of the conversation.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Incompletely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompletely. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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