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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
Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
This example, which comes to us from Bulang & Sons is a full kit, and shows enough age to provide a unique look.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 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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The full nominations will be announced January 6, 2025.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
This example, which comes to us from Bulang & Sons is a full kit, and shows enough age to provide a unique look.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 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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Workers United, which has a bargaining delegation that represents workers at 525 Starbucks stores in the United States, said the coffee giant has yet to bring a comprehensive economic package to the table, while hundreds of legal disputes over unfair labor practices remain unsettled.Juveria Tabassum, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Advocates are pushing for either the complete overturning of the settlement or a requirement for more comprehensive remediation projects.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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One lucky person in California is now a whole lot richer after purchasing a winning Mega Millions ticket at a gas station.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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The finish is rich, with creamy, syrupy mouthfeel, lingering caramel, and mocha notes.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Rhode Glazing Milk There is nothing quite like this on the market, this milky essence boasts a skin identical lipid complex to soothe redness and plump skin.Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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In this corner of southern Texas, the plump cacti seem to pop out of arid dust and cracked earth, like magic dumplings.Deepa Bharath and Jessie Wardarski, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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The mission’s detailed investigation of Europa will help scientists better understand the astrobiological potential for habitable worlds beyond our planet.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
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Click here for an even more detailed version of the Deconstruction story, and exclusive video footage of interviews with Eric Avery, Dave Navarro, Ronnie Champagne, and Matthew Ellard.Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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His programs have defined business news and set the standard for the entire industry.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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The 24-year-old missed the entire preseason and the first 13 games of the regular season because of a left hamstring strain.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, developing instructional mechanisms that are suitable for students while fully engaging teachers in the educational process remains a challenge.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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The gyro slices check all the boxes to meet my ultimate lazy dinner criteria—starting with the fact that they come fully cooked!Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
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It’s got different variations, going from the really rocky stuff to the nice acoustic sound to the very psychedelic sound.Liza Lentini, SPIN, 27 Dec. 2024
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Novocaine is more of an action movie, and that movie was very fun to make, but incredibly physically challenging for me.Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
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That’s because there’s nothing there, and the ambient light in the room just shows the silver screen.Rhett Allain, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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But overall, pick one big goal, like quitting smoking, and stick to just that.Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Full.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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