1
as in totally
to a full extent or degree
she waited until we were completely finished before starting the next part
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2
as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
an allegation that was completely investigated and found to be groundless
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Recent Examples of completely
Yet despite starting at the same time and place and arriving together at the same destination, the two players followed completely different paths to get there.
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Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
However, if the screen reflects bright light or the colors are even slightly off, the creator’s intent is completely lost.
—Nam Sunwoo, Variety, 19 June 2026
His company is volunteering to completely revamp the community center.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Are your windows not clean enough, your lot not completely clear of debris?
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 18 June 2026
After all, the film on average has earned anywhere between $3 million to $4 million in domestic ticket sales daily this week, so the idea of the film earning another $3 million in North American ticket sales on Thursday is completely within reason.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The study outcome suggested that completely removing sugar caused several unexpected health problems.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
To cook this completely customizable dish, start with tortilla chips and budget-friendly ground chuck.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
But it’s also unfairly maligned because Macca is completely in on the ridiculously catchy joke.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
However, if the screen reflects bright light or the colors are even slightly off, the creator’s intent is completely lost.
—Nam Sunwoo, Variety, 19 June 2026
His company is volunteering to completely revamp the community center.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Are your windows not clean enough, your lot not completely clear of debris?
—Byron Hurd, The Drive, 18 June 2026
After all, the film on average has earned anywhere between $3 million to $4 million in domestic ticket sales daily this week, so the idea of the film earning another $3 million in North American ticket sales on Thursday is completely within reason.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The study outcome suggested that completely removing sugar caused several unexpected health problems.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
To cook this completely customizable dish, start with tortilla chips and budget-friendly ground chuck.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
But it’s also unfairly maligned because Macca is completely in on the ridiculously catchy joke.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for completely
Adverb
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The hotel's exterior, at the base of Aspen Mountain (also called Ajax) is totally unassuming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The idea that prosperity causes monetary inflation is totally unsupported by real-world experiences.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Walker opened a foundation bank account and named himself as the sole signer, then used the account to systematically shift the foundation’s funds into his personal accounts, authorities said.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Daily News,
17 June 2026
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Henao's brother, Felipe, claimed in a civil complaint filed in May 2026 that Knezevich and his lawyers had systematically drained his sister of about $6 million in equity for over a year through fraudulent transactions.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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While Pochettino said the substitution was purely precautionary, American fans will likely remain uneasy until Pulisic is back on the field and fully healthy.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The addition of a new service, if priced similarly to others, could cost consumers $15 per month to fully realise AI on their smartphones.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Rinse the filters thoroughly under warm running water and replace them.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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One class in, and Hannah is thoroughly seduced both by Melanie’s flattery and by her therapyspeak approach to acting, with its talk of truth-telling and connecting to one’s body.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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This proposal is utterly unacceptable.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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That will be their response made utterly weak by the fact these haters live here and don't show any signs of wanting to leave.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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Looking to be quite aggressive in a football sense and always looking for the solution and what can happen instead of worrying about what the problem is.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Nothing stings quite like being steps from getting your credit card out to make a glorious purchase, and finding that your promo code isn’t working.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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One meteor that plunged into the sleepy British town of Winchcombe in 2021 — leaving a sizable dent in a family’s driveway — was found to have a D/H ratio that almost perfectly matched that of Earth’s oceans.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 June 2026
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Also, Elmo perfectly illustrated why online betting needs stronger regulation, something that is currently being debated in Washington.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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The one place that did regenerate naturally, for reasons that remain wholly unclear to the cranes, was the DMZ.—
The Los Angeles Times,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Throughout the nation, then, is this anniversary one to which none can be wholly indifferent.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Completely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/completely. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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