as in like crazy
with all power or resources being used
the unsuspecting parents arrived home to find the stereo going full blast and the kitchen a mess
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Recent Examples of full blast
Understand Substorms The aurora isn’t sashaying at full blast all night.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Alternatively, in cooler weather, bring a blazer or sweater for when the A/C is on full blast.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
The ballpark’s retractable roof was closed and the air conditioning was on full blast for the better park of two weeks while the ice was created.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
Green, of course, was a critical part of this tactic succeeding, as was Butler’s motor going at full blast after a quiet first half.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Alternatively, in cooler weather, bring a blazer or sweater for when the A/C is on full blast.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
The ballpark’s retractable roof was closed and the air conditioning was on full blast for the better park of two weeks while the ice was created.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
Green, of course, was a critical part of this tactic succeeding, as was Butler’s motor going at full blast after a quiet first half.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full blast
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For a no-makeup makeup look, wear the product on its own with a simple swipe of mascara; or go all out by adding concealer, eyeshadow, and lipstick for a full-glam moment.—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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Some nail artists go all out with bold 3D lime decals that encapsulate the entire nail, while others opt for sleek lime green details on a nude base.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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The victorious 3-2 scoreline might not reflect it, but the USA thoroughly outplayed Senegal on Sunday in what will serve as a promising statement of intent for this home World Cup that kicks off in less than two weeks.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Water slowly and deeply to thoroughly wet the root zone.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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“Full blast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full%20blast. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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