full blast

adverb

Definition of full blastnext
as in like crazy
with all power or resources being used the unsuspecting parents arrived home to find the stereo going full blast and the kitchen a mess

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Recent Examples of full blast Argentine spirit on full blast at the Origin Hotel Kansas City, where the Albiceleste will stay during the World Cup. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026 The wire dial, meanwhile, delivers fast, confident flame adjustment, from low simmer to full blast. — C.c. Weiss may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026 Running your home's air conditioner on full blast for long periods quickly causes your energy bill to skyrocket. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026 The region is also unusual because its peak energy demand comes in the winter; most of the rest of California peaks in the summer, when air conditioners are on full blast. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for full blast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full blast
  1. all out
  2. thoroughly
Adverb
  • Against this historical reality, Zoe Kazan writes for Cathy turned Kate a speech that lays this all out and that Florence Pugh narrates with the character’s customary matter-of-factness.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Supposedly, Tesla expects to ship them all out within 18 months.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of all out
Adverb
  • Throughout, the thoroughly modern bathrooms have anti-fog mirrors and fluffy robes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • My sympathies are entirely with Prince William, who's a thoroughly honorable, decent young man who's just had it with his brother and wants nothing to do with him.
    — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of thoroughly

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“Full blast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full%20blast. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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