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Recent Examples of full-out
Eventually, Will is drugged and hallucinates a full-out dance number (including giving a voice to his faithful pet Chihuahua, Betty Maria White Trent) before breaking the cult and returning to the job full time.
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Bob Verini, Variety, 4 June 2025
Neither India nor Pakistan really wanted a full-out war, but the spiral of attack and retaliation might have led them there.
—Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 14 May 2025
Amid escalating conflict, accusations of continued strikes, and grave concerns that the two countries may engage in a full-out war, India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate cease-fire after U.S.-led talks.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 10 May 2025
Elba relished the opportunity to do a full-out comedy.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 May 2025
The action shifts to a group of homeless people near Tompkins Square singing about life in Santa Fe, followed by two lesbians in a full-out argument.
—Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
But one night in Bakersfield, taunts turned into a full-out brawl in the stands.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
And then, that full-out sprint for the train, which just feels like insult to injury.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 17 Mar. 2025
Elsewhere in the episode, Spencer gets himself in two kinds of trouble, Alex has to do a full-out sprint after being knocked unconscious, Elizabeth changes her mind, and Zane undergoes brain surgery without anesthesia.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 16 Mar. 2025
Bob Verini, Variety, 4 June 2025
Neither India nor Pakistan really wanted a full-out war, but the spiral of attack and retaliation might have led them there.
—Mihir Sharma, Twin Cities, 14 May 2025
Amid escalating conflict, accusations of continued strikes, and grave concerns that the two countries may engage in a full-out war, India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate cease-fire after U.S.-led talks.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 10 May 2025
Elba relished the opportunity to do a full-out comedy.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 May 2025
The action shifts to a group of homeless people near Tompkins Square singing about life in Santa Fe, followed by two lesbians in a full-out argument.
—Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
But one night in Bakersfield, taunts turned into a full-out brawl in the stands.
—Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
And then, that full-out sprint for the train, which just feels like insult to injury.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 17 Mar. 2025
Elsewhere in the episode, Spencer gets himself in two kinds of trouble, Alex has to do a full-out sprint after being knocked unconscious, Elizabeth changes her mind, and Zane undergoes brain surgery without anesthesia.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 16 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-out
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In testing, senior editor of cooking and SEO Joe Sevier found that these worked best as meal starters rather than full-on meal kits.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 June 2025
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Female solo action movies are a completely different subgenre and don’t always attract the full-on male audience that typically attends an action movie with a male leading star.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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This capability to disrupt shipping lanes could sharply raise oil prices and apply global economic pressure without triggering full-scale war, highlighting Tehran's ability to control this vital energy route.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Fan experiences based on Mattel brands include the Thomas & Friends: World of Sodor attractions and rides, full-scale Barbie Beach House and a Masters of the Universe laser tag arena built to mirror the iconic Castle Grayskull fortress.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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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
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There was little tangible reason for such a full-bore grin, locked in a box-and-one prison by the Nuggets’ perimeter defense for much of the night.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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Those plans are continuing full-bore, with Todd seeking to raise money and having having honed in on a starting point: Local youth sports.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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Once the update has been applied, the system sees these as full-fledged Switch 2 games.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Hailing from Gangtok, Sikkim, and now based in Bengaluru, India, the band gave the pop ballad a dramatic makeover, transforming Adele’s chart-topping hit into a full-fledged rock spectacle complete with wailing guitar solos, gritty vocals, and thunderous drums.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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Boelter – a husband and father, according to an online biography – has touted an extensive background in security and military training, according to an ABC News review of his online presence and professional history.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
15 June 2025
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That prompted an extensive apology from the former U.S. Open winner on social media.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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“Full-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-out. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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