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
If that’s not impressive enough, it’s made from 100 percent cotton, so you’re guaranteed to sleep soundly all year long.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Orbán was soundly defeated in the April election by a center-right challenger, Péter Magyar and his Tisza party.
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Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
On Tuesday, Uzbekistan was soundly thrashed by Portugal 5-0 — significantly reducing the country's chances to qualify for the next round of play in this World Cup, the first ever for a Central Asian nation.
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Charles Maynes,
NPR,
27 June 2026
And aside from the bumpy start, Arrowhead has handled the world soundly.
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Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Rural counties statewide soundly opposed the measure.
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Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
As Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and the rest of the New York Knicks celebrated the franchise’s first title in 53 years in San Antonio, Yankees manager Aaron Boone slept soundly in the comfort of his Toronto hotel room on Saturday night.
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John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Voters in Switzerland on Sunday soundly rejected a ballot measure that would have capped the nation’s population at 10 million.
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Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
15 June 2026
The three-way race heated up earlier this year when Kiros soundly defeated DeGette in the Democrats’ Denver County assembly.
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Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Orbán was soundly defeated in the April election by a center-right challenger, Péter Magyar and his Tisza party.
—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
On Tuesday, Uzbekistan was soundly thrashed by Portugal 5-0 — significantly reducing the country's chances to qualify for the next round of play in this World Cup, the first ever for a Central Asian nation.
—
Charles Maynes,
NPR,
27 June 2026
And aside from the bumpy start, Arrowhead has handled the world soundly.
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Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Rural counties statewide soundly opposed the measure.
—
Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
As Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and the rest of the New York Knicks celebrated the franchise’s first title in 53 years in San Antonio, Yankees manager Aaron Boone slept soundly in the comfort of his Toronto hotel room on Saturday night.
—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
Voters in Switzerland on Sunday soundly rejected a ballot measure that would have capped the nation’s population at 10 million.
—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
15 June 2026
The three-way race heated up earlier this year when Kiros soundly defeated DeGette in the Democrats’ Denver County assembly.
—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soundly
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Raising this concern to the funeral director is a great option as that person may have encountered a similar situation and be fully prepared to help walk the family through it with sensitivity to the needs of all involved.
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Overall, across roles analyzed in the first quarter of this year, 77% of new job postings were fully on-site, compared to 19% hybrid and 4% fully remote, the placement firm reports.
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While Syd cares deeply about the restaurant, Richie’s entire sense of self-worth and identity is completely intertwined with it.
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These claims are completely unfounded.
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Ament didn’t quite reach his offensive potential at Tennessee, but this is not dissimilar to the gamble the Bucks once took on a young Antetokounmpo.
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But the Clippers have shaken up their team quite a bit in the last few months and are a team worth watching this week.
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The release of the new batch of episodes almost perfectly coincides with an exceptionally rainy, stormy and destructive year for Chicago and Illinois as a whole.
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Flat Tops has an outstanding interconnected trail system linking over 300 miles of backcountry trails that are perfectly suited for multi-day loops.
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The figurative scales of justice are totally out of whack now.
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While many human foods are totally safe to share with your pooch, a few are dangerous even in small amounts.
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Switzerland came out strong in the second half with two goals within 15 minutes, utterly deflating Canada's energy until the hydration break.
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Why Battery Confidence Suddenly Rules the Road The basic golf cart battery was utterly disregarded for a very long time.
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State wildlife officials continue to urge boaters and anyone using California waterways to thoroughly clean, drain and dry their watercraft and equipment before moving between bodies of water in an effort to slow the spread of the invasive species.
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How to Deeply Disinfect a Cutting Board The first step in disinfecting any type of cutting board is to clean it thoroughly.
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In their draft pick and salary cap reality, a trade seems possible, and the above teams would all be natural candidates for a variety of reasons.
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If you’re all set on shades, why not try a new belt from Madewell, some gold hoops from Jenny Bird, or a multi-pack of Polo Ralph Lauren tube socks?
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“Soundly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soundly. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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