Synonyms of full-outnext
: complete, total
a full-out effort

Examples of full-out in a Sentence

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So, at face value, this deal looks like a full-out win for the Flyers, who are on the verge of solidifying their goaltending long-term with an extension incoming for Dan Vladar on July 1. Corey Pronman, New York Times, 16 June 2026 About 90% of the show is full-out dancing. Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 The Senate runoff was a full-out brawl. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026 The war in Sudan broke out in April 2023 after long-simmering tensions between the army and RSF erupted into a full-out war. Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-out

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of full-out was in the 14th century

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“Full-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-out. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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