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as in filled
containing or seeming to contain the greatest quantity or number possible
at the start of the game everyone was full of energy and hope the boy's bedroom is full of sports trophies and medals
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as in stuffed
having one's appetite completely satisfied
even the heartiest eaters are sure to be full when they leave that restaurant
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as in comprehensive
covering everything or all important points
a full analysis of the problems facing our cities today
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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
the dessert had a rich, full chocolate flavor
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as in plump
having an excess of body fat
she should have a hairdo that complements her full face
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as in detailed
including many small descriptive features
a very full description of the city's cultural offerings
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
a full deck of cards
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as in fully
to a full extent or degree
waited until it was full dark to launch the attack
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as in very
to a great degree
he knew full well that what he was doing was wrong
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as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference
full in the center of the square stands an enormous statue of the city's founder
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as in total
a complete amount of something
the account is now paid in full
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Recent Examples of full
Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
The encounter is deeply uncomfortable, all the more so because each man has taken the full measure of the other.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
Shannon Stirone, Wired, 4 Oct. 2019
Scoring hat fulls of goals in quick succession might fill up most of Lewandowski's bitesize highlight reels, but the Poland international has actually been one of the most consistent goalscorers in recent years.
—SI.com, 27 Sep. 2019
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Get a Thanksgiving bundle from these stores These three chains are selling ingredients for a full Thanksgiving dinner with a turkey and sides for a discount.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
The encounter is deeply uncomfortable, all the more so because each man has taken the full measure of the other.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Voyager probe of course famously bore a plaque that depicted our location in the galaxy as well as a golden record full of music and sounds from Earth.
—Shannon Stirone, Wired, 4 Oct. 2019
Scoring hat fulls of goals in quick succession might fill up most of Lewandowski's bitesize highlight reels, but the Poland international has actually been one of the most consistent goalscorers in recent years.
—SI.com, 27 Sep. 2019
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By adopting comprehensive governance frameworks and actively engaging in oversight, boards can successfully and safely navigate the complexities of AI risks.Ed Gaudet, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Gutierrez, advocating for a comprehensive immigration reform program intent on expanding migrant access to jobs in America, argued that Allred's move to support a GOP stance on the border runs contrary to bipartisanship.Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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That’s when people, mostly rich ones, call The Gifterie, a bespoke gifting concierge that helps clients choose the perfect gift for the most affluent, famous, and picky people in the world.Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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For a country three times the size of Texas, rich with culture, art and nature, the figure is a perfect encapsulation of the problem with overtourism: people descending on one or two main points while dozens of splendid places remain largely under the radar.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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But instead of the dry, flaky mattes of our youth, these go on buttery soft and manage to cushion lips in peptides, hyaluronic acid, and botanical extracts for a hydrated, plump pout.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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Most memorably are the mayor, depicted as a plump Caucasian male who performs Jackson’s famous kick, and the skeleton who dances Jackson’s iconic moonwalk.Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Once all of these measurements were combined, the researchers were able to create a detailed, global map of free electrons in the ionosphere.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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However, that came to a crashing halt last week when a relative came forward and detailed years of molestation in the 1990s, including after Torres turned 18 and the victim was underage.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The app seamlessly connects Ledger’s entire ecosystem, which currently supports over 10,000 coins and tokens on over 70 blockchains.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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Technicolor will do the entire pre-visualization of the film.Patrick Frater, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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For example, walking beside someone, being on their side and helping carry their load are ways to be fully present and with another person, your friend.Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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However, depending on the terms of your policy, certain types of damage might not be fully covered.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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The tutorials are very informative, and produce real-world results like illuminating an LED, activating a buzzer, and other fun projects).Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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On the grill: Believe it or not, grilling is a very healthy way to cook meat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The intensity between Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) and Tyson (50-6, 44 knockouts) has continued to build, as just last night, the 58-year-old slapped Paul across his left cheek as the two came face to face during the pre-fight weigh-in.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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In just the month of October 2022, current District 6 school board member Andrew Gonzales — who unseated the board's then-President Geronimo Rodriguez that year — raised almost $32,000.Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Full.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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