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
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.
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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
The big question for the league now is whether or not this commissioner can work toward what’s best for the league with these very real concerns on full blast.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Travelers may want to wait a few months to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea when its charm is at full blast amid Christmastime.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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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
The big question for the league now is whether or not this commissioner can work toward what’s best for the league with these very real concerns on full blast.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Travelers may want to wait a few months to visit Carmel-by-the-Sea when its charm is at full blast amid Christmastime.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full blast
Adverb
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The Rangers have two more weeks to hash it all out.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis and newcomer DeAndre Hunter are all out for the season following procedures.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Then, take the time to smooth it and thoroughly clean it.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Linens and Upholstered Items If it can't be thoroughly washed or deep cleaned, textiles don’t come home with me.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Full blast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full%20blast. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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