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
Now Amazon is fully behind the wheel of the Astin Martin after closing a deal for creative control earlier this month.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
In March 2023, Koster announced that tourists would be banned from riding motorcycles following a series of accidents and traffic violations, but it was never fully implemented—however, Koster plans to bring the policy back to rental businesses’ dismay.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Unlike a total solar eclipse, where the moon fully covers the sun, the moon will only cover a portion of the sun during a partial solar eclipse.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Using glass can improve wireless signal strength compared to fully metal bodies, too.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
In March 2023, Koster announced that tourists would be banned from riding motorcycles following a series of accidents and traffic violations, but it was never fully implemented—however, Koster plans to bring the policy back to rental businesses’ dismay.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Unlike a total solar eclipse, where the moon fully covers the sun, the moon will only cover a portion of the sun during a partial solar eclipse.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Using glass can improve wireless signal strength compared to fully metal bodies, too.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fully
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The doughnut shop's yearly chocolate celebration saw the return of Hershey's Classic Chocolate Doughnut — and three totally new special doughnuts.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Yet, the door wasn’t totally shut on having more than one child.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2025
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Allow the product to sit for up to 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The solution is to test AI agents thoroughly to identify any inefficacies.—
Theo Schnitfink,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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There are few experiences that encapsulate the magic of New York City quite like seeing a Broadway show.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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New Jersey's and Massachusetts' income tax rates are quite high (10.8 percent and 9 percent, respectively), but Louisiana's is only 3 percent.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Amazon These perfectly sized speakers will bring a rich, clear sound to your desktop.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
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The Golden Hour features Brother’s Bond Regenerative Grain, yuzu, and honey—a perfectly balanced blend of bright citrus and smooth sweetness.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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One of the things Hardy does best — one of the things that made his performance in the Venom films so much better than the Venom films themselves — is play a man who isn’t wholly comfortable in his own skin and always seems on the verge of ripping off his own flesh to reveal what’s underneath.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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Some are as reliable as Old Faithful; others pose challenges for owners not wholly committed to their care and feeding.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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The transfer portal was on full display today for the Bruins as forward Timea Gardiner (formerly Oregon State) contributed 15 points, all beyond the arc, and of course, Betts (formerly Stanford) had 17 points in the paint, shooting 50%, going 7-for-14, seven rebounds, and six blocks.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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But getting it out into the world won’t be easy – the DEA, big pharma, and international businessmen are all on the chase to stop them.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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There can be lots of falsehoods that the AI assumes to be utterly true.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Though Blue had dismissed Dave utterly, his words had apparently resonated.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
3 Apr. 2025
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In places like Miami Shores or Pittsburgh, annual tax hikes of 50% or more are squeezing even financially secure households.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt then said Tuesday that Trump’s threats of even higher tariffs on China will become reality after midnight, when imports from China will be taxed at a stunning 104% rate.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Fully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fully. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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