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
Understand Substorms The aurora isn’t sashaying at full blast all night.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Alternatively, in cooler weather, bring a blazer or sweater for when the A/C is on full blast.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
The ballpark’s retractable roof was closed and the air conditioning was on full blast for the better park of two weeks while the ice was created.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
Green, of course, was a critical part of this tactic succeeding, as was Butler’s motor going at full blast after a quiet first half.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Alternatively, in cooler weather, bring a blazer or sweater for when the A/C is on full blast.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
The ballpark’s retractable roof was closed and the air conditioning was on full blast for the better park of two weeks while the ice was created.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
Green, of course, was a critical part of this tactic succeeding, as was Butler’s motor going at full blast after a quiet first half.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for full blast
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La Rabida Children's Hospital went all out for Earth Day on Wednesday, with volunteer cleanup efforts by staffers and activities for patients and families.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Go all out tonight at Restaurant Guy Savoy, a 2-Michelin-star splurge on the Seine.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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According to other attendees, including Times journalists, event staffers were checking tickets, though not very thoroughly, at multiple points prior to escalators that descended to the metal detectors where Allen allegedly bolted past armed security.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Experts like Hofflinger question whether local building standards are sufficient or thoroughly enforced enough to prevent fire risks.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Full blast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full%20blast. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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