: complete, total
a full-out effort

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The strike came as a new cycle of escalation between the enemies raised fears of a full-out war erupting in the Middle East. Julia Frankel, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2024 As Taylor Swift continues to step out in summer essentials and Bella Hadid finds a happy medium between two seasons, Gomez is pushing a full-out fall agenda. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2024 He’s also seen acting as a full-out mama’s boy, a loving father and dog lover. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 13 Aug. 2024 Fit Resistance Bands to use during a more extensive, full-out workout. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 3 July 2024 The exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel has intensified in recent weeks, and Israelis have been eyeing the possible beginning of a full-out war in the north. Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 18 June 2024 This chicanery makes Leave the World Behind the most insolent executive-office musing ever committed to film — a full-out assault on the nation’s people. Armond White, National Review, 10 Apr. 2024 In another video shared by the NFL, Swift arrived with Blake Lively, who went full-out in a red track suit. Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2024 The Old Statehouse, Annapolis, Maryland Lights up on full-out action: WHITE MEN in period clothing, in the midst of an impassioned debate. Anna Deavere Smith, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of full-out was in the 14th century

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“Full-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-out. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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