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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
Grandpa got the all-out support of the family when he decided to remarry at age 72
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
an all-out effort to break open the door
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as in full steam ahead
with all power or resources being used
went all out for her New Year's Eve party—she even had fireworks!
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Recent Examples of all-out
Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
Some experts dismiss ‘apocalyptic talk’ of Hormuz disruptions Some experts argued the Strait of Hormuz closure may not lead to an all-out economic catastrophe, as the prevailing narrative suggests.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
December is also a special time of year in Naples because the city goes all out for the holidays.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
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When Vanity Fair caught up with Gasly after a sixth-place finish at the Chinese Grand Prix—his best result of the young 2026 season—the Alpine driver was asked how his life has changed since Formula 1 became an all-out international phenomenon.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 Apr. 2026
Some experts dismiss ‘apocalyptic talk’ of Hormuz disruptions Some experts argued the Strait of Hormuz closure may not lead to an all-out economic catastrophe, as the prevailing narrative suggests.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Lionsgate also went all out for the after-party at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, taking over the pool, lobby, and main events space.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
December is also a special time of year in Naples because the city goes all out for the holidays.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
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What strikes fear into the hearts of overseas rivals is the sheer scale of production in China, where automakers can rely on deep domestic supply chains and have automated their factories.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Every year, the level of talent and sheer ability seems more outrageous.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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The bureau recommends logistics companies take thorough security measures like independently verifying shipment requests and pickups using secondary methods prior to releasing any loads, as well as implementing multi-channel verification for identities.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2026
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Detectives with the police department investigated the fraud through a thorough review of the chamber’s financial records.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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Everyone was right to describe the cans produced by Piero Manzoni, and dubbed Merda d’Artista, as utter crap.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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These are songs of utter persistence, of utter utterness.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Every personal finance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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So Whaffle’s strict period accuracy requires extensive research.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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In the ’90s, Garber developed a reputation for intellectual risk-taking with a series of psychoanalytically inflected books on topics including cross-dressing, real estate, and Americans’ reliance on dogs for unconditional love.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hinckley was institutionalized for more than 30 years before the courts ruled that he’d been rehabilitated and granted him unconditional release in 2022.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Not when the meltdown is that complete, that historic, that humiliating.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Focus on what’s essential, complete one thing well, and let that steady your pace throughout the day.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Speaking of which, the fine folks on X had an absolute field day at Kiffin's expense, giving the new Tigers head coach a taste of his own medicine.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Weekend Sales Snapshot April showers have come and (hopefully) gone, and some of my favorite brands are finally blooming this May… with the weekend’s absolute best deals.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Both Nguyen and Alemani said that when the sculpture was first proposed in 2023, the Taliban’s return to power two years earlier and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 were top of mind.—
Benjamin Sutton,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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While the Red Sox have undeniably fallen short of expectations, the full-scale gutting of the coaching staff is unprecedented in recent franchise history.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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