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
Israel launched a full-scale war on Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza following the organization's unprecedented October 7 attacks in 2023, and battled Hamas-aligned Hezbollah over Israel's northern border until a fragile ceasefire ended full-scale hostilities in November 2024.
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Many investors believe a full-scale trade war would plunge the economy into a recession and force the Federal Reserve to cut short-term interest rates, which would likely provide some support for the bond market.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Some speculate that an earlier decision not to run again, and the full-scale primary campaign that would have followed, would have allowed some other Democratic candidate to prevail in November.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 20 May 2025
CrowdStrike expanded from endpoint protection to a full-scale security platform with its Falcon offering, while SentinelOne transformed its Singularity solution into a broader platform.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Many investors believe a full-scale trade war would plunge the economy into a recession and force the Federal Reserve to cut short-term interest rates, which would likely provide some support for the bond market.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Some speculate that an earlier decision not to run again, and the full-scale primary campaign that would have followed, would have allowed some other Democratic candidate to prevail in November.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 20 May 2025
CrowdStrike expanded from endpoint protection to a full-scale security platform with its Falcon offering, while SentinelOne transformed its Singularity solution into a broader platform.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
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Advanced segmentation goes even further, using new technologies to conduct more thorough, precise analysis of customers' profiles, behavior and habits—all within a short period of time.—
Nataliya Andreychuk,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Jennifer Lopez are among his extensive list of A-list clientele.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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Prior to Paramount, Clemens built an extensive career in television development and production.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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Additionally, Rael is launching at 5,000 Walgreens doors with a comprehensive assortment of products across skin care and period care.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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Travel medical coverage is often part of a comprehensive travel policy that also includes reimbursement for trip cancellation, lost bags and other situations.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Ait-Nouri is far from a complete Premier League footballer.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Burns and Hudson tackled each other to the ground, and at that point, Daboll had lost complete control of the practice and had to call the team together and end it altogether.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Trump is unhappy with Musk’s outburst, but Republicans are downplaying the effect on their agenda bill Trump confirmed their relationship has soured, with Musk repeatedly blasting the president’s sweeping domestic agenda bill in recent days and a public fight on social media on Thursday.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The money would also offset the cost of the sweeping budget bill passed by the House last month.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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The most meaningful thread of the entire episode involves Fielder filling out an exhaustive health form for the FAA and getting stuck on the question of his own anxiety.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
26 May 2025
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Ophuls mixed period footage and incisive, often exhaustive interviews, adding to the public’s understanding of the complex issues his films tackled.—
Richard Natale,
Variety,
26 May 2025
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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