as in thorough
trying all possibilities
a full-scale search and rescue for the victims of the rock slide
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Recent Examples of full-scale
The agreements are for early stage development and tech demos, not for full-scale production, which will come with a significantly higher price tag.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
To her, Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 and last year’s drone attack are more fearful than radiation.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Carhenge — Alliance, Nebraska Carhenge is a full-scale replica of Stonehenge built entirely out of vintage American cars painted gray.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
To her, the full-scale invasion in 2022 and last year’s drone attack are more fearful than radiation.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2026
To her, Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 and last year’s drone attack are more fearful than radiation.
—Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Carhenge — Alliance, Nebraska Carhenge is a full-scale replica of Stonehenge built entirely out of vintage American cars painted gray.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
To her, the full-scale invasion in 2022 and last year’s drone attack are more fearful than radiation.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-scale
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The bureau recommends logistics companies take thorough security measures like independently verifying shipment requests and pickups using secondary methods prior to releasing any loads, as well as implementing multi-channel verification for identities.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2026
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Detectives with the police department investigated the fraud through a thorough review of the chamber’s financial records.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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Every personal finance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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So Whaffle’s strict period accuracy requires extensive research.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Interceptor drones as part of a comprehensive air defense system are now being sought by Middle East and Gulf countries amid the Iran war, according to Ukrainian officials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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With overwhelming bipartisan support, Indiana enacted one of the most comprehensive state-level national security laws in the country.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Not when the meltdown is that complete, that historic, that humiliating.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Focus on what’s essential, complete one thing well, and let that steady your pace throughout the day.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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As Los Angeles city officials weigh a sweeping rewrite of the city’s governing rules that could go before voters this fall, a marathon public hearing this week offered a revealing snapshot of what Angelenos want from City Hall, and what may be harder to change.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Hike the 1/3-mile-long Bald Rock Boardwalk Trail to take in sweeping views of the surrounding forest and valley below.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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The Department underwent an exhaustive effort to collect all records in its possession responsive to the Act.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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At the same time, the list of what a child needs has become exhaustive and tyrannical.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
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“Full-scale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-scale. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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