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
  • The ongoing conflict that has driven people from their homes in Iran as well as an internet shutdown and a lack of full cooperation from the two governments partially impeded the team's efforts to get information.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The fans will be seated in a facility with a bowl design with a partially retractable roof.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Music from generations before them and music released halfway around the world yesterday.
    Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Pegula went into the net, and Sabalenka was halfway to the final.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • Guo’s marathon workdays are partly due to her personal drive.
    Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Poison hemlock tends to thrive in damp ground, whether in sunny or partly shaded locations.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026

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“Incompletely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompletely. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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