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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Undo your seatbelt and climb out through the windows before the car gets totally submerged.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
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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Yet the economy is thoroughly beating expectations, with consumers’ expectations becoming increasingly optimistic.—
E.J. Antoni,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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Not every rivalry works for both parties quite like this.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Moreover, with the superb writing, audiences will be thrilled to learn that even if certain storylines might seem predictable, things never quite pan out as expected.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Caramel and banana complement each other perfectly in this recipe submitted by Southern Living reader Mary Vail-Grube.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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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
Adverb
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Only 62 were businesses wholly owned by foreign companies, while 112 were joint ventures with the Cuban government.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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Any designer or architect worth their salt will tell you that having an inspired client, wholly engaged in the conceptual and aesthetic underpinnings of a commission, is an enormous boon to the prospect of original creative expression.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
Adverb
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In effect, platform engineering principles are all about streamlining and standardizing the development, deployment and management of applications to improve productivity, reduce operational overheads, shorten application cycle times and accelerate speed to market.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Retro gingham Capricorn is all about timeless style with a tailored twist.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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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
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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
Adverb
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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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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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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fully. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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