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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
at the start of the game everyone was full of energy and hope the boy's bedroom is full of sports trophies and medals
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as in stuffed
having one's appetite completely satisfied
even the heartiest eaters are sure to be full when they leave that restaurant
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
a full analysis of the problems facing our cities today
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
the dessert had a rich, full chocolate flavor
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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
she should have a hairdo that complements her full face
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as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
a very full description of the city's cultural offerings
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a full deck of cards
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as in fully
to a full extent or degree
waited until it was full dark to launch the attack
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as in very
to a great degree
he knew full well that what he was doing was wrong
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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
full in the center of the square stands an enormous statue of the city's founder
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as in total
a complete amount of something
the account is now paid in full
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Recent Examples of full
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
The concert continued after the incident and the band performed its full set, finishing at midnight, according to reports.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2026
T. R. Hummer, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2019
The idea of the world's greatest young talent moving to Bayern and playing under Pep Guardiola back in 2013 was one full of promise, but never was a fruitful situation in reality.
—SI.com, 16 Oct. 2019
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Adjective
At one practice during the fall of 2024, Washington’s assistant athletic director of football academics Diamond Brown was standing on the sideline when Jonah bounded up to her in full pads and begun complaining about his grade in a music class.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 June 2026
The concert continued after the incident and the band performed its full set, finishing at midnight, according to reports.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2026
Noun
My mother was crabbing at the end of the pier,
dropping her steel net full of chicken guts
Into the murky water, shimmering in July heat.
—T. R. Hummer, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2019
The idea of the world's greatest young talent moving to Bayern and playing under Pep Guardiola back in 2013 was one full of promise, but never was a fruitful situation in reality.
—SI.com, 16 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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So why did Ryan bother with Hunter (Jeremy Blewitt) when Naim was his utmost desire?—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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Hospital staff were amazing and did the utmost to help, but ultimately nothing could be done despite their best efforts.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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There’s babaganoush, of course, as well as stuffed eggplant.—
Connie Ogle
June 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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Inside, Sophie loves to play with her baby dolls and stuffed animals.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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Without discussing too much in detail, councilmembers raised several potential alternatives during the meeting, including parking garage subsidies, downtown employee waivers and a comprehensive citywide review of parking programs.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
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The first stage began in July 2025, when Meta announced comprehensive measures targeting accounts that repeatedly share unoriginal content without meaningful enhancement, building on enforcement actions that had already been taken against 500,000 accounts in the first half of the year.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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Matching your belt, shoes, and purse is an easy way to make an outfit feel intentional and look cohesive, and Swift did so by opting for a similarly rich brown leather style.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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Those were his 57th and 58th playing internationally, tying and passing Oliver Giroud for the most in the country's rich history.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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That observation eventually led to the discovery of Pitera, the brand's now-iconic ferment; this sheet mask is absolutely drenched in it to nourish and plump skin with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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Amazon shoppers say the $22 Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Multi-Balm leaves their skin hydrated and plump.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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Being able to provide a more detailed origin on the label gives the producer a story to tell and lends the wine greater exclusivity.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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See below for a more detailed methodology.—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Our entire family is devastated by this great loss.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The company has been pursuing eliminating its entire legacy copper landline system across the state to replace it with advanced fiber optic networks.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Full.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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