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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
Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Check out the full collection below from the brand that topped our list of the best nonstick cookware sets.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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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Adjective
Paint the windows: Paint the windows as normal, allowing the paint to overflow onto the liquid masking area to ensure full coverage of the wood.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Check out the full collection below from the brand that topped our list of the best nonstick cookware sets.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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Adjective
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Understanding The Core Layers Of Digital Infrastructure Building a comprehensive, future-proof digital environment means coordinating multiple technology layers.—
Ciaran Roche,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Brands and their buying partners should work alongside suppliers on training and upskilling programs, wage monitoring, and implementing comprehensive protections for workplace well-being.—
Adele Stafford,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the advent of name, image and likeness earnings for college athletes threw yet another roadblock at Johnson’s attempt to establish an identity and maintain some continuity, as programs with richer collectives lured key players away.—
Dave Campbell,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs are about making America rich again and making America great again.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Tortellini are plump and tender after simmering in the sauce—no need to cook them before adding to the pan.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2025
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Pre-soaked for easy use, each pad combines retinol and collagen for smoothing and added firmness, making your skin feel refreshed, plump and revitalized in one easy step.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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Other strikers were floated by members of the recruitment team but, after poring over footage and receiving detailed feedback, Howe became transfixed.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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In that vein, conversations on trans identity are likely to be many viewers’ reference point for the movie’s subject matter, but Hughes-Hallet’s approach is remarkably detailed and informative, going beyond that lens.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Bravura performances flow to the ear and eye from pretty much the entire company.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Below is the entire schedule for the NCAA tournament games in 2025.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
19 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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With Chase now locked up for the next few years, the Bengals are fully focused on going after a title.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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The quality of education a child receives shapes their career opportunities, earning potential, and ability to participate fully in society.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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After narrowly surviving the very injured Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night, 131-126, the Denver Nuggets are slated to square off against the lowly Washington Wizards on the second night of a back-to-back tilt.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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The growth of Bridges — whose stats are up across the board, including a career-best 21.4 points per game — in his sixth season remains very apparent.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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This followed the appearance of a tornado near Tuscaloosa just an hour earlier in the day.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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