1
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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2
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
The Biden administration increased protections for H-2A workers, but several lawsuits filed by states including Georgia have prevented them from fully going into effect.
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ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
While the Cubs initially envisioned him as a versatile swingman, there’s not enough time to fully stretch him out as a starter, and the rotation is in decent shape for the middle of September.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
But time will tell if the royal family will ever be reunited fully.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2025
But that’s just a moving moment within a show fully devoted to laughs.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
While the Cubs initially envisioned him as a versatile swingman, there’s not enough time to fully stretch him out as a starter, and the rotation is in decent shape for the middle of September.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
But time will tell if the royal family will ever be reunited fully.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2025
But that’s just a moving moment within a show fully devoted to laughs.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fully
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Small accents here and there help transition to Halloween for October without needing to completely redecorate once the holiday ends.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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Similar to virtual artists like PLAVE and MAVE, the performers will be completely virtual, utilizing the company’s advanced AI technology to create an avatar that will become the idol.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Troublingly, Cal Fire’s flawed models systematically underestimate logging emissions and overestimate regrowth, conveniently ignoring how climate change hamstrings regrowth and fuels wildfires that release yet more emissions.—
John P. O’Brien,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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By the end of the charter, his relationship with Fraser is totally repaired.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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In the hit series Severance, Tillman plays a manager at Lumon Industries, where employees have implants that enable them to become one person at work and transform into a totally different person outside of work.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Their worry sharpens their focus and pushes them to prepare more thoroughly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The scripts honestly don’t have a clue who Jake is, and Law’s performance is thoroughly unfocused, if emotionally persuasive at moments.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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The real story of 1066 is quite interesting on its own terms, but King and Conqueror insists on adding a heavy dose of interpersonal drama.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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There is nothing quite like the thrill of spotting a dorsal fin slicing through open water or watching a pod leap through the surf beside your boat.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Ortega kept her glam perfectly moody, with a low, messy bun, a deep plum lip, and whisper thin eyebrows.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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Prettygarden One-Shoulder Formal Maxi Dress If you’re headed to a wedding this fall, don’t miss this dress that’s perfectly compact-chic—and currently 45% off.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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Via visual gags, a cast of gifted comic actors and a script that pulls both from ’80s and ’90s TV movies and screen classics like Suddenly, Last Summer and The Children’s Hour, Maddie’s Secret straddles the line between comedy and melodrama, creating a wholly unique cinematic experience.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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The second inning was wholly uneventful.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Think the Dow’s 30 powerhouses are all unstoppable money machines?—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Amazon’s selection of cardigans includes a range of shapes and silhouettes, like open-front and maxi-length layers, and our top picks are all under $35.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fully. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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