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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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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
The Sunshine State has long held a reputation for being affordable, mild in climate and full of fun for all ages.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 1 Jan. 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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The photo chosen is one of Swift taking a selfie with the three members of the Wales family backstage at the arena, overlaid over a photo of Swift in full performance mode.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
The Sunshine State has long held a reputation for being affordable, mild in climate and full of fun for all ages.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Discussion of Johnson having enough votes to keep his position has grown as Friday draws closer, as Republicans only have a very small majority, and the speaker can only afford to lose a couple of votes.Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Jan. 2025
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Its very first, fall 1966, was shown in Milan, before later presentations in Paris, Florence, and London.Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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Keltner got to his ground blind just after 6 a.m., well before daylight.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 3 Jan. 2025
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Banuelos kept up his usual aesthetic, tweaked just for the colder temperatures: a navy baseball cap and plaid brown and navy shacket, blue jeans, and blue cowboy boots.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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