: complete, total
a full-out effort

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That’s right: The studio has pulled out yet another ad stunt, requiring watchers to hold anywhere between a light smile to a full-out Cheshire Cat leer to view the film’s first seven minutes. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024 The Jungle Book is a reminder that Johansson has never played a full-out, full-bore villain. Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 July 2024 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

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 21 Nov. 2024.

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