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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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
Both the Chattogram Port, also known as Chittagong Port, and the ICDs, have yet to fully clear the backlog from these events, combined with July’s software disruptions.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
The likes of Volvo, Polestar and Lotus, however, would be excluded, even if they are fully or partly owned by a Chinese original equipment manufacturer.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 July 2025
Advertisement This vision did not fully come to fruition.
—Emi Eleode, Time, 14 July 2025
Choose a pair that fully supports your foot, with no overhang at the heel, toes, or sides.2 If your sandals irritate your feet, don’t ignore that—instead, try another pair.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
The likes of Volvo, Polestar and Lotus, however, would be excluded, even if they are fully or partly owned by a Chinese original equipment manufacturer.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 14 July 2025
Advertisement This vision did not fully come to fruition.
—Emi Eleode, Time, 14 July 2025
Choose a pair that fully supports your foot, with no overhang at the heel, toes, or sides.2 If your sandals irritate your feet, don’t ignore that—instead, try another pair.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fully
Adverb
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Twelve months from now, Romero would only have a year left on his deal, a lucrative free transfer in 2027 would be on the horizon, and the dynamic would be totally different.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The moist texture of the cake totally stole the show for me.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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However, these components aren't always thoroughly checked, creating significant business risks.—
Paresh Sagar,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As the video shows, while her mom Ruth appeared thoroughly unimpressed, her dad Bob couldn't help but laugh.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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Automatic pool cleaners can be quite pricey, so Prime Day is a great time to score a deal.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Not every rivalry works for both parties quite like this.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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The perfectly baked eggplant in the borani badajan vege plate was surprisingly not mushy but rather tender.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
July 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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The plan was perfectly curated to make the transition as smooth, drama-free, and advantageous as possible, Jorge says.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
Adverb
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In the Forsaken years, this was once a company of 1300+ almost wholly devoted to a single game with even two support studios in tow.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Raise salaries, diminish contractual obligations to teach, include the expenses of laboratory instruction and add the depreciation of expensive buildings — all factors in the sciences — and tuition becomes wholly inadequate to cover even the cost of instruction.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The right sofa isn’t all about size and proportions, but should take into consideration lifestyle needs as well.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Early on, the race was all about being first to market with anything powered by AI.—
Itzik Levy,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Despite being a television fixture for decades with iconic roles on FX’s The Shield and Justified (not to mention recurring as Venus Van Dam on Sons of Anarchy), Goggins utterly exploded this year.—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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But over the last week, Mora has started three times for his country, tip-tapping between flailing legs with the ball at his feet, his confidence and dribbling ability utterly defying his years.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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However, even when she’s sidelined, she’s often called upon to be a leader off the court. Sparks’ 2022 second-round pick center Olivia Nelson-Ododa had six points and three rebounds in 24 minutes for the Sun before fouling out with 1:28 left in the game.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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The studios that Riaz Capital is building around the Bay Area measure on average 300 square feet — which is on the small side, even for a standard hotel room.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
14 July 2025
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fully. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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