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: made with maximum effort : thoroughgoing
an all-out effort to win the contest
: with full determination or enthusiasm : with maximum effort
—used chiefly in the phrase go all out
Examples of all-out in a Sentence
Adjective
Grandpa got the all-out support of the family when he decided to remarry at age 72
an all-out effort to break open the door
Adverb
went all out for her New Year's Eve party—she even had fireworks!
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
In Folsom’s Historic District, the British pub on Sutter Street is going all-out for the World Cup, encouraging soccer fans to watch every game at the bar with food and drink specials as well as prizes.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
ABC News, 13 June 2026
And Fresno’s economy is dependent on immigrants—many of whom have a temporary visa like Flores, or no legal status—so kicking them all out or refusing to treat them would cost money too.
—Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026
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Adjective
Three years ago, Balogun came to Orlando with England and the US pulled out an all-out offensive to convince him to play for their side.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
In Folsom’s Historic District, the British pub on Sutter Street is going all-out for the World Cup, encouraging soccer fans to watch every game at the bar with food and drink specials as well as prizes.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Adverb
India won with 13 balls to spare at 193-5 in reply to Afghanistan's 194 all out.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
And Fresno’s economy is dependent on immigrants—many of whom have a temporary visa like Flores, or no legal status—so kicking them all out or refusing to treat them would cost money too.
—Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-out. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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