as in thorough
trying all possibilities
a full-scale search and rescue for the victims of the rock slide
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Recent Examples of full-scale
Experts said the layer of soil where the artifacts were discovered has been severely disturbed by years of cultivation, making a full-scale excavation of the site unnecessary.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
The build-up to a full-scale event with presentations and shows in 2026 saw the core organizers—Flanders DC, City of Antwerp, MoMu, and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts—host a number of activations from 5-7 June.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The new package – the 18th since Russia launched its full-scale unprovoked invasion against its neighbor in 2022 – is designed to further target the Kremlin’s ability to make money from its oil and gas production.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
Visit now to see its newest attraction—a full-scale model of a rocket engine, The Gantry at LC-39.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025
The build-up to a full-scale event with presentations and shows in 2026 saw the core organizers—Flanders DC, City of Antwerp, MoMu, and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts—host a number of activations from 5-7 June.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The new package – the 18th since Russia launched its full-scale unprovoked invasion against its neighbor in 2022 – is designed to further target the Kremlin’s ability to make money from its oil and gas production.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
Visit now to see its newest attraction—a full-scale model of a rocket engine, The Gantry at LC-39.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
Adjective
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That means conducting a thorough review of your business finances, including cash inflows and outflows.—
Wayne Anderman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
8 June 2025
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The Brave browser, meanwhile, also blocked the sharing of identifiers due to its extensive blocklists and existing mitigation to block requests to the localhost without explicit user consent.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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Just as its name implies, this oversized two-story vessel sits moored in the tranquil waters of Montego Bay, serving an extensive menu of mostly seafood dishes, but with a little something for every diner.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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Employee Health and Productivity Many small businesses have tight budgets and struggle to provide basic benefits, much less comprehensive health insurance to all employees.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The center has provided comprehensive HIV care and treatment services since 2005.—
Sarah Baniak,
ABC News,
6 June 2025
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Ait-Nouri is far from a complete Premier League footballer.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The Phantom 3500’s wings achieve complete laminar flow, allowing for smoother airflow and reduced drag, enabling the aircraft to take off from runways as short as 3,500 feet, nearly doubling the number of accessible airports in the U.S. alone compared to similar-sized jets.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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Trump’s latest action comes as his sweeping tax and domestic policy bill is facing backlash from one key ally, Elon Musk.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Known for her intimate, sultry sound, Claudio now pushes past her established aesthetic, creating a sweeping, conceptual world that mirrors her personal and artistic evolution.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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This requires five years’ experience, almost 100 total class hours, and preparation of a 100–200-page exhaustive study of a large HOA.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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The following list is by no means exhaustive of this administration's horrendous policies and ridiculous conduct.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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