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Recent Examples of full-out
At one point, Beau Garrett and Elle Chapman’s characters can be seen engaged in a full-out brawl in one of the cabins, before Pfeiffer intervenes and tosses a glass of water over them both.
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Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Feb. 2026
There’s a full-out PR battle raging as executives of all three court content creators, unions, Warner shareholders, politicians and regulators on both sides of the Atlantic.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Those heirlooms were vibrant and varied, embellished with figures and animals, glass beads, porcupine quills, shells, bone, and seeds, all stitched into decorative designs and full-out tableaux.
—Petala Ironcloud, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2025
But Trump has expressed doubts that the U.S. will engage in a full-out war with the South American country.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 Nov. 2025
No one goes quite as full-out as Klum on Halloween, but of all her elaborate costumes, this one is easier to recreate.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Beyond being an easy way to shift your vibe without making a full-out switch, Sanchez says the extra-long fringe is also a great option for those who want to maintain their hair’s length.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Local teens in the early ‘60s adjusted to the slower tempo of R&B, while not having the physical space to do full-out swing moves of the previous decade.
—Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
And for those wanting a coordinated set, Farm Rio’s Western denim pants—with the matching jacket—make for a head-turning, full-out rodeo ‘fit.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 May 2025
Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Feb. 2026
There’s a full-out PR battle raging as executives of all three court content creators, unions, Warner shareholders, politicians and regulators on both sides of the Atlantic.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Those heirlooms were vibrant and varied, embellished with figures and animals, glass beads, porcupine quills, shells, bone, and seeds, all stitched into decorative designs and full-out tableaux.
—Petala Ironcloud, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2025
But Trump has expressed doubts that the U.S. will engage in a full-out war with the South American country.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 12 Nov. 2025
No one goes quite as full-out as Klum on Halloween, but of all her elaborate costumes, this one is easier to recreate.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Beyond being an easy way to shift your vibe without making a full-out switch, Sanchez says the extra-long fringe is also a great option for those who want to maintain their hair’s length.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
Local teens in the early ‘60s adjusted to the slower tempo of R&B, while not having the physical space to do full-out swing moves of the previous decade.
—Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
And for those wanting a coordinated set, Farm Rio’s Western denim pants—with the matching jacket—make for a head-turning, full-out rodeo ‘fit.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-out
Adjective
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Elsewhere, the Dolphins are engaged in a full-on tank, and the Jets are the Jets, fated for failure until further notice.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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But the story wasn't done, and the creators have returned with a full-on movie, set during World War II, with the Nazis using counterfeit money to destabilize England's economy.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, the two countries were major exporters of fertilizers, with Russia accounting for a significant proportion of global potash production.—
Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Ukrainian civilians have endured relentless barrages since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For job seekers, that precariousness has become full-blown.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
4 Oct. 2024
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But the companies say their transition to a full-blown, Uber-like taxi service will take time.—
WIRED,
WIRED,
11 Aug. 2023
Adjective
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The restaurant soft opened Tuesday with the intention to launch full-bore Thursday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
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For families Like everything at The Fife Arms, there’s a full-bore thoughtfulness and creativity to the whimsical family room, with its play kitchens, blackboards, table football and XBox, with knitted red squirrels hidden around the place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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What began as a family hobby has evolved into a full-fledged design shop.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Concrete and cedar For clients who wanted convenience without creating a full-fledged kitchen, Sarah Scales of Sarah Scales Design Studio, an AD PRO member, incorporated just enough appliances that no one has to walk back into the main house for anything.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Battery life is extensive, coming in at just under 20 hours on a single charge in our testing.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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As with CTfastrak, the Hartford Line has spurred construction of extensive nearby housing but relatively little new business.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Full-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-out. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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