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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
Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Journal Sentinel editors maintain full editorial control over all content.
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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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Guthrie instantly wrote his response, insisting on the humanity of the immigrant victims, and Pete Seeger helped bring the song to full fruition a decade later.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Journal Sentinel editors maintain full editorial control over all content.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 1 Feb. 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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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
3 Dec. 2025
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For those who aren't fans of thin crust pizza, Mama Cozzi also makes stuffed and rising crust versions, a deli take-and-bake pie, and a French bread pizza.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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Quinata collects stuffed animals throughout the year and distributes them at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center and Ronald McDonald House in San Diego.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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Legislation introduced by state Assemblymember Lisa Calderon, (D-Whittier) on Monday would require the FAIR Plan to offer more comprehensive policies, hire more staff and address complaints by policyholders in a faster manner.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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There’s truly never been a better time to take care of your skin in such a comprehensive way.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Militant attacks erupted Saturday in Balochistan, a resource-rich region where Pakistan is seeking to attract foreign investment in mining and minerals.—
Abdul Sattar,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Bone broth and collagen supplements are rich in nutrients that support gut, joint, and skin health.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
1 Feb. 2026
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Bursts of Bing cherries and plump raisins add a fruity depth, making every bite savory, juicy, and just sweet enough, especially when spooned over creamy mashed potatoes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2026
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The bread is plush and pillowy, with a delicate crisp crust toasted just right, plus a bit of the crumb removed to make way for the good stuff — plump, tender meatballs tucked into a bright, zippy marinara that pulls the whole thing together.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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The study authors then fed this information into a detailed three-dimensional computer model designed to simulate the sun’s internal magnetic machinery.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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As detailed above, Benfica were off the pace in the league, out of the two Portuguese cups and seemingly heading out of Europe — all with a squad filled with questionable recruits, creaking veterans and unproven kids.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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There’s an entire mindset switch, a complete flip between working as an individual contributor and becoming a leader or manager.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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For the previous ten seconds, a huge green piece of a caterpillar roll had required the curator’s entire attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the famous spaceships, X-Wing and TIE Fighter also brought compelling stories set in the Star Wars universe, alongside technical advancements like fully 3D graphics in place of the bitmap sprites of previous titles.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Tesla will also cease manufacturing its Model S and Model X lines of electric cars to devote itself more fully to building the robots that Musk believes will turn Tesla into a $25 trillion company.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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