as in highly
to a large extent or degree
several beaches were extensively damaged by the hurricane
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Recent Examples of extensively
Person, who first rose to national prominence as a leading MTV VJ between 1995 and 2011, worked extensively as a presenter in Brazilian television before dedicating herself to directing.
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Andrew Sargis said his staff at the Wendella train for this extensively.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
The full-service interior design firm works extensively on projects in New England, as well as with clients across the country and overseas.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Following a redesign in 2016, the hotel ensured all windows were fully glazed and the exterior extensively insulated to reduce the amount of heat escaping.
—Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Some studies suggest ivermectin may enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy and immunotherapy drugs, but its use for cancer treatment has not been extensively studied in humans.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
The governor endorsed Mamdani’s mayoral bid in September, after his defeat of Andrew Cuomo in the June Democratic primary and after the two talked extensively over the summer.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
That's Ginger Strand, an author who's written extensively on Schenectady and the GE Research Lab.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
Mapu and Patriots coach have mutual respect Belichick used Mapu in a hybrid linebacker/safety role in 2023, and the 6-foot-3, 230-pounder played extensively his first two seasons, including starting games in 2024.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Andrew Sargis said his staff at the Wendella train for this extensively.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
The full-service interior design firm works extensively on projects in New England, as well as with clients across the country and overseas.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Following a redesign in 2016, the hotel ensured all windows were fully glazed and the exterior extensively insulated to reduce the amount of heat escaping.
—Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Some studies suggest ivermectin may enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy and immunotherapy drugs, but its use for cancer treatment has not been extensively studied in humans.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
The governor endorsed Mamdani’s mayoral bid in September, after his defeat of Andrew Cuomo in the June Democratic primary and after the two talked extensively over the summer.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
That's Ginger Strand, an author who's written extensively on Schenectady and the GE Research Lab.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
Mapu and Patriots coach have mutual respect Belichick used Mapu in a hybrid linebacker/safety role in 2023, and the 6-foot-3, 230-pounder played extensively his first two seasons, including starting games in 2024.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extensively
Adverb
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According to the agriculture department, testing has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds, as well as within backyard flocks and commercial flocks statewide.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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The allegations raised fresh questions about the circumstances of Navalny's 2024 death and about the origin of a highly unusual toxin.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Additionally, electronic screening from the metal surface greatly altered images of vibrations that moved perpendicular to the surface.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The spot has long been a respite from the daily grind, and Schoen finds peace there, but Paradise River Bend has suffered greatly in the wake of the flood.—
Abrielle Kate Maddison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The city is considerably cheaper than many Southern California towns and even cheaper than Phoenix and Scottsdale, with an average home value around $318,000, according to Zillow.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The job was considerably bigger when Ashurbanipal ruled the Neo-Assyrian Empire 2,700 years ago.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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India also has much lower oil demand for transport, about half China’s levels per person in 2012.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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In any case, many in East Asia complain that their systems work children too hard, robbing them of fun, and focus too much on memorization and not enough on creativity.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The battery technology, aiming to hit public roads by mid-2026, could significantly reduce fire risks while improving performance in extreme heat and cold.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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White grew significantly in Chicago, from a promising scorer coming out of North Carolina to a genuine playmaker capable of anchoring a lineup.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The coffee association says its surveys show coffee consumption is broadly holding steady despite price hikes.—
Matt Sedensky,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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That flexibility extends to the independent sector more broadly.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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People are interested in the stuff because the underlying scientific and philosophical questions are utterly fascinating.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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An utterly necessary and devastating cry of the soul against nationalism?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Extensively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extensively. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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