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full steam

ADVERB

full blast

Synonyms

WEAK

all out flat out full force full tilt full volume maximum speed top speed

ADVERB

full speed

Synonyms

WEAK

flat out full sail full swing full tilt heavy right foot open throttle

ADVERB

full throttle

Synonyms

WEAK

all out flat out full stroke full tilt maximum speed top speed

NOUN

endeavor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aim effort enterprise struggle undertaking venture

STRONG

essay exertion fling go header labor lick push shot stab striving toil travail trial try try-on whack whirl work

WEAK

all best shot crash project dry run full blast full court press old college try one's all one's level best

Antonyms

STRONGEST

idleness inactivity passivity

STRONG

entertainment fun pastime peace

WEAK

laziness

Example Sentences

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“Before the election, it was definitely full steam ahead,” said one person familiar with the case.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Everything seems to be moving full steam ahead for the sale of Warner Bros.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Under EU rules, at least nine countries could go full steam ahead on the project without others.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

“We are moving full steam ahead,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told Punchbowl News.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

“Young surges full steam ahead, trying to shake off that embarrassment as best he can.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan