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
  • And while tax law partially achieves his pledge to eliminate taxes on tips and overtime, the reality is a little more complicated.
    — Josephine Murphy, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In nearby Rio Grande County, trailers at a campground were surrounded by high water and trucks were partially submerged in other areas.
    — Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • The state is only halfway to its 2030 target and, at the current pace, may not meet it until 2034; the 2045 goal requires even steeper cuts.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Home Harvest is the latest contender in this indoor smart garden space, with two appliances designed to turn microgreens, herbs, and salads into something halfway between a countertop convenience and a gardening project.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 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 26 Oct. 2026.

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