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as in completely
to a full extent or degree
only with daybreak did we fully realize the extent of the damage from the storm
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as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
wanted to be fully involved in the project
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Recent Examples of fully
However, within just a few years the FLW and Bassmaster professional tours fully banned the use of the A-rig in tournaments, claiming an unfair advantage and various issues with state regulations.
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Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
Messi was seen coming down the airplane steps fully covered, carrying a thermos, presumably filled with yerba mate.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Trump’s allies see the show as the clearest sign yet that Fox has fully re-embraced the President.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
Whisk all ingredients together until fully combined.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025
Messi was seen coming down the airplane steps fully covered, carrying a thermos, presumably filled with yerba mate.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Trump’s allies see the show as the clearest sign yet that Fox has fully re-embraced the President.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 20 Feb. 2025
Whisk all ingredients together until fully combined.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fully
Adverb
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Imagine what your countertops would like like totally free of cords, appliances, and clutter.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Yet unlike last year, which was a triumphal progress for Oppenheimer, no movie totally dominated the ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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Doctors often downplay or fail to thoroughly treat the biological changes that trigger physical, emotional, and social shifts at midlife, and Berry is asking hard questions about why the medical community doesn't adequately address this important stage with patients.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Add vanilla and continue beating on low speed until thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Even if your skin is quite resilient, the best body washes for sensitive skin can benefit all skin types for their soothing, usually minimalist formulations.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2025
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The landscape of the women’s game, though getting more crowded with real contenders, is not quite there yet.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The form-fitting gown also featured a train that paired perfectly with the upper portion.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 Feb. 2025
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Members can choose up to 10 departure airports, allowing maximum flexibility and personalized notifications that perfectly fit their travel needs.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
23 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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All this from a team that, on paper in the preseason, looked wholly uninspiring.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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The stalking may just have been a way to bide time and screw up the courage for a dinner invite, but after their meal, Burt’s Outie might not be wholly innocent or trustworthy.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
22 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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It’ll be needed for life in F1’s toughest seat, as predecessors Sergio Pérez, Albon and Gasly will all attest.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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They’ve all been recently renovated to optimize comfort without sacrificing style.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Rudolph’s approach to the novel is audacious and his direction both utterly distinctive and appropriate to the freewheeling material of the book.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2025
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Each plays madness utterly convincingly, with as many notes on the emotional scale as their A-list brethren.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
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And even that total is in doubt given other miscalculations.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Then there are short-term options like Detroit’s Kevin Zeitler, 34; Dallas’ Zack Martin, 34; or maybe even Jacksonville’s Brandon Scherff, 33.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fully. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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