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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His big-league opportunities were limited last year, ultimately appearing in only eight games, all out of the bullpen, and finishing with only 14 1/3 innings for the Cubs.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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That’s good news for the Braves long term, but might mean Waldrep could start 2026 in Gwinnett instead of taking a roster spot from, say, Bryce Elder or Joey Wentz, who are all out of options.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Hunters and birdwatchers are advised to wear gloves when handling birds or feeders, to wash hands thoroughly after any contact, and to not eating birds that appear sick or birds that are found dead.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Rinse the grate, then dry thoroughly with a soft, clean towel.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Full blast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full%20blast. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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