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Recent Examples of full-out
And then, that full-out sprint for the train, which just feels like insult to injury.
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 17 Mar. 2025
While the news may have been unexpected and forced due to injury, Williams is no stranger to being promoted to full-out Olympian.
—Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 13 July 2024
That’s right: The studio has pulled out yet another ad stunt, requiring watchers to hold anywhere between a light smile to a full-out Cheshire Cat leer to view the film’s first seven minutes.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
The Jungle Book is a reminder that Johansson has never played a full-out, full-bore villain.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 July 2024
The strike came as a new cycle of escalation between the enemies raised fears of a full-out war erupting in the Middle East.
—Julia Frankel, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2024
As Taylor Swift continues to step out in summer essentials and Bella Hadid finds a happy medium between two seasons, Gomez is pushing a full-out fall agenda.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2024
He’s also seen acting as a full-out mama’s boy, a loving father and dog lover.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2024
Fit Resistance Bands to use during a more extensive, full-out workout.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 July 2024
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 17 Mar. 2025
While the news may have been unexpected and forced due to injury, Williams is no stranger to being promoted to full-out Olympian.
—Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 13 July 2024
That’s right: The studio has pulled out yet another ad stunt, requiring watchers to hold anywhere between a light smile to a full-out Cheshire Cat leer to view the film’s first seven minutes.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
The Jungle Book is a reminder that Johansson has never played a full-out, full-bore villain.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 July 2024
The strike came as a new cycle of escalation between the enemies raised fears of a full-out war erupting in the Middle East.
—Julia Frankel, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2024
As Taylor Swift continues to step out in summer essentials and Bella Hadid finds a happy medium between two seasons, Gomez is pushing a full-out fall agenda.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2024
He’s also seen acting as a full-out mama’s boy, a loving father and dog lover.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2024
Fit Resistance Bands to use during a more extensive, full-out workout.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-out
Adjective
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Then the girls teased the brothers to kiss, so Lachlan delivered a quick peck before going back in for a much more full-on kiss that lasted a few seconds.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Whether the rest of your home is similarly minimalist or your living room is wallpapered, cluttered, and full-on maximalist, white paint and white bedroom decor packs a major punch.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The organizations that are making the biggest leaps forward are those where leaders are embedding AI across business operations, moving beyond IT pilots to full-scale production.—
Janett Haas,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Greenacres closure follows the relocation of the company’s full-scale chocolate factory, which was situated in the same building as the shop, back in 2022.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For job seekers, that precariousness has become full-blown.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
4 Oct. 2024
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But the companies say their transition to a full-blown, Uber-like taxi service will take time.—
WIRED,
WIRED,
11 Aug. 2023
Adjective
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If a full-bore trade war rages between the US and Canada, there will be only one winner.—
Stephen Collinson,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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Some dialogue exchanges even edge into the realm of cringe comedy, without ever going full-bore Apatow.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These are full-fledged emotional characterizations.—
Armond White,
National Review,
14 Mar. 2025
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Lyrically, the full-fledged reggaetón song is about flirting and desiring a girl.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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London’s pricing zones are the most extensive and the most well-known.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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This distinction largely stems from its extensive access to health care facilities—there are 22 hospitals and 1,500 other health care establishments in Bernalillo County—and a relatively low cost of living.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Full-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-out. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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