as in thorough
trying all possibilities
a full-scale search and rescue for the victims of the rock slide
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Recent Examples of full-scale
The clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border began in July 2025, and broke out into full-scale fighting, displacing more than 500,000 people on both sides of the border.
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John Vink, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Crude oil was last in the triple digits in 2022, after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
The city’s first restaurant with an onsite beer-brewing operation, or at least the first full-scale one in decades, won permit approval from the Encinitas Planning Commission Thursday.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Regime change is presumably impossible without a full-scale invasion of Afghanistan, and that’s never gone well for anyone.
—Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for full-scale
John Vink, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Crude oil was last in the triple digits in 2022, after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
The city’s first restaurant with an onsite beer-brewing operation, or at least the first full-scale one in decades, won permit approval from the Encinitas Planning Commission Thursday.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Regime change is presumably impossible without a full-scale invasion of Afghanistan, and that’s never gone well for anyone.
—Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
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Documents concerning UAPs are commonly ensnared with such sensitive intelligence that could impact national security if publicly disclosed, and would implicate a thorough declassification process.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Of course, everyone wants to believe their dishes are getting a thorough cleaning, but there are a few dishwashing mistakes many people make when completing this household task.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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The books contain extensive notes on the drugs’ synthesis and effects.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Madison has extensive strains of DNA from Redford’s adaptation of The Horse Whisperer, with its emphasis on a rural escape as the ultimate salve for psychic wounds, but also Ordinary People, a film about the impact of grief on the family unit.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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The donation will also support research initiatives advancing precision medicine approaches including studies of treatment response, comprehensive molecular profiling to personalize therapy and the application of artificial intelligence to detect trends that can guide more effective care.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Evanston publishes easily accessible comprehensive financial information on its website, including bills lists, debt information and salaries.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bahrain and Qatar have effectively halted production of oil and LNG, keeping output at a trickle to avoid complete shutdowns that could damage reservoirs and delay restarts.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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No capsule wardrobe is complete without a classic shift dress.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The sweeping changes, if passed by the state legislature, would consolidate all Medicaid billing under a fee-for-service model through which the state directly pays providers for services rendered.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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The property's common spaces, especially Bar Blondeau's sweeping rooftop terrace, are airy and filled with light—as are the rooms.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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Nishimatsu was brought in to handle the making of all of the traditional kabuki wigs worn by the actors — a rich and exhaustive craft tradition of its own.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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Though not exhaustive, consider the following.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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