as in fully
to a full extent or degree
we'll keep working at it until you're soundly satisfied with the result
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Recent Examples of soundly
The Denver Broncos soundly defeated the Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The effect was clear the next morning when Mita was still resting soundly.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The photo shows the dog curled up onto a pillow, sleeping soundly and securely.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Auchincloss won the House seat held by Kennedy after Kennedy gave it up to run against Markey in the 2020 Senate Democrat primary, only to be soundly beaten.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
For The Union-Tribune Sleeping likes a vegetable A new study out of the University of Chicago found that eating more vegetables and fruits during the day was associated with sleeping more soundly later that same night.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
That application was soundly rejected by the landmark commission in a 6-0 vote.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2025
Or in 1983, when UF soundly beat UM 28-3, only to see the Hurricanes win every other game in the season and then the national championship against Nebraska in the Orange Bowl.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
After an exciting week one comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens, the Buffalo Bills soundly defeated the New York Jets in week 2.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The effect was clear the next morning when Mita was still resting soundly.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The photo shows the dog curled up onto a pillow, sleeping soundly and securely.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Auchincloss won the House seat held by Kennedy after Kennedy gave it up to run against Markey in the 2020 Senate Democrat primary, only to be soundly beaten.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
For The Union-Tribune Sleeping likes a vegetable A new study out of the University of Chicago found that eating more vegetables and fruits during the day was associated with sleeping more soundly later that same night.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
That application was soundly rejected by the landmark commission in a 6-0 vote.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2025
Or in 1983, when UF soundly beat UM 28-3, only to see the Hurricanes win every other game in the season and then the national championship against Nebraska in the Orange Bowl.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
After an exciting week one comeback victory over the Baltimore Ravens, the Buffalo Bills soundly defeated the New York Jets in week 2.
—Mark Lasota, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soundly
Adverb
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If the plates aren’t fully clean, repeat as needed.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The story of a Louisville man charged in connection to the murder of his fiancée had not fully unraveled when he was acquitted in 1991.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The second planet from the sun has a completely inhospitable surface, with temperatures reaching 863 degrees Fahrenheit (462 degrees Celsius) and a crushing pressure underneath an oppressively thick atmosphere.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Use an offset spatula to spread the batter in an even layer, completely covering the fruit.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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For capybara lovers who may not be quite ready to own an exotic pet, the following are places to visit them in the commonwealth.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the days grow shorter and darker, and temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like knowing there’s a warm, welcoming bed awaiting you at home to usher in a cozy night’s sleep, and long, languorous mornings when time allows.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Daria stared at the arrangement of perfectly circular reddish bruises on the woman’s back, exposed by her halter top.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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So, spending your free time on a massive project for your crush seems perfectly reasonable.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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While others were in agreement about keeping his wife happy, some were quick to point out that Justin couldn't totally base his look on his wife.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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These trendy, low-profile Onitsuka Tiger tennis shoes look casual, yet totally intentional, when paired with these three-stripe Adidas parachute pants.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In the 13-episode epic, Our Blues’ Kim Woo-bin stars as Iblis, a Satanic genie who is utterly convinced of humanity’s inherent greed.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Instead of enjoying the display, the men look utterly defeated.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Water plants thoroughly and apply 1 to 2 inches of mulch, leaving a small ring around the trunk free of mulch.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The soft sweetness throughout was thoroughly enjoyable, and that unexpected belting at the end left us curious to hear what else this man can offer.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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This sport is littered with clubs that have hit their nadirs and rebounded all within the timeframe of the Angels’ last winning record, the Detroit Tigers, Miami Marlins, Baltimore Orioles, Arizona Diamondbacks and many more.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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But the Ravens are also missing numerous key pieces on defense, as defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike, linebacker Roquan Smith and safety Kyle Hamilton are all injured.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Soundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soundly. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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