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
His case was the first story the Clean Slate committee decided to de-index fully, so that the story will no longer appear in search engine queries for his name.
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Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Even if such a clause were to exist, Sterling has no intention of terminating his deal with Arsenal early, and is fully focused on making an impact in the second half of the campaign.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
This can include supporting lending programs where individuals borrow devices as needed and ensure everyone has the tools to take part fully in the digital economy.
—Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
As of September, the prison employed 320 corrections officers, about 47 positions short of being fully staffed, according to the report.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Even if such a clause were to exist, Sterling has no intention of terminating his deal with Arsenal early, and is fully focused on making an impact in the second half of the campaign.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
This can include supporting lending programs where individuals borrow devices as needed and ensure everyone has the tools to take part fully in the digital economy.
—Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
As of September, the prison employed 320 corrections officers, about 47 positions short of being fully staffed, according to the report.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fully
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Then, Brooker began thinking about tossing someone totally wrong into a James Bond film.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Her face is often framed by tendrils or topped off with bangs; even when her hair is totally pulled off of her face, the vibes are soft.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
17 Apr. 2025
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As such, while some are believed to be hollow, many dinosaur bones haven’t been examined thoroughly enough to prove for sure that the cavities inside vertebrae are somehow connected to the lungs.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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Studies suggest that candidates who thoroughly research a company before interviews are more likely to receive job offers.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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So there’s a mutual agreement between the two, or mutual benefits, that are quite tolerable—or even pleasurable.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The bowls are quite deep and narrow and aren’t super easy for cats to reach, which could cause whisker fatigue.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Robinson’s brand of middle-class psycho surrealism works perfectly in bite-size sketch-comedy doses.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2025
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The popular style is all about big and chunky belts, so this set of three woven ones fits the bill perfectly.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2025
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Not wholly dissimilar from Azure Virtual Desktop, AWS WorkSpaces has been engineered to host virtual desktops in the cloud.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The little bit of smooth jazz on Brandon Roberts’ score only emphasizes that the pair is living in a wholly anonymous, minimalistic template that provides them no true comfort, just the facade of abundance.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Apr. 2025
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Or, as Dries put it, was all about paying attention.—
Brett Braley,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2025
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If Ward, Sanders, and Dart are all off the board when the Steelers come up, the team could get desperate.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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There can be benefits, especially for people who know how to harness it: Becoming utterly immersed in something often stimulates an incredible amount of passion, creativity, and learning.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 2010 La Questa Cabernet was also utterly amazing, showing worn leather, licorice, baker’s chocolate and a hint of amaro.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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It was designed for the primary usage of being a seamless backup system for reliable coverage, even during network congestion or in areas with limited service.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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There’s even an extra giant zombie that breaches the wall.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fully. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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