ALL OVER Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

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adverb

Definition of all over

as in everywhere

in every place or in all places I've looked all over—even outside—and I can't find my other shoe

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nowhere

as in all

to a full extent or degree his writing style is his mentor's all over

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allover

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adjective

as in underlying

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Recent Examples of all over

Adverb

There have been cameras all over me, analyzing my every move, analyzing my every smile, my every tear. — Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026 The refugees came from all over Africa. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026

Adjective

The venerated Oscar-winning, 88-year-old actress and activist wore a long-sleeve maxidress with twisted fabric at the base of the neckline and allover sparkle embellished into the fabric. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Crafted from rigid denim with an allover floral garden print, the jacket ($150) features a faux leather collar, long sleeves and a full-zip front closure, while the matching jeans ($80) include a classic five-pocket design and an embroidered Met logo on the left leg. — Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for all over

Recent Examples of Synonyms for all over

Adverb

Soon after winning its banking license in 2023, Ueno seemed to be everywhere in Paraguay.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
While those are microaggressions women everywhere and in every industry can relate to, Abdy shared more examples specific to the movie business.

— Marc Malkin, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of everywhere

Adverb

By Friday, his interior minister, chief of staff, legal adviser and political adviser had all quit.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
In Fallen Leaves Adult pests, larvae, and eggs can all hide out in old and fallen leaves that have dropped off deciduous plants, trees, and dead veggies.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of all

Adjective

But by the time the score declines, the opportunity to correct the underlying problem may already have narrowed.

— Allison Mais, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
And when official communications from the White House and federal agencies are equal parts tough talk, trolling and cringe, the underlying policies can get lost in the shuffle.

— Matthew N. Hannah, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of underlying

Adverb

There’s nothing quite like it in Philadelphia—and yet the 18th-century historic space feels right at home in the neighborhood.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
But this matchup didn’t quite live up to the hype after Doncic continued his early season dominance in the Lakers’ 138-117 win.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of quite

Adjective

Milwaukee's market-size ranking out of 30 MLB teams, defined by Nielsen as non-overlapping geographic regions that group counties based on television viewing areas.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
How’s an architect supposed to address these overlapping and contradictory rubrics, much less resolve them?

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of overlapping

Adverb

Accessibility for those with mobility impairments There is wheelchair access in all of the public areas, including the spa and swimming pools, as well as two fully accessible rooms located in Building 2 (the central Bauhaus building).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Plus, people hosting small gatherings and those who don’t want to tackle a whole turkey can select smaller turkey breasts, or even fully prepared birds that just need to be warmed up.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of fully

Adverb

The 15 mm-wide blade hidden within went completely through his right eye and through his brain, with the tip of the blade hitting the top of his skull.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
Like Sir Stirling’s 300 SLR, the McLaren version is completely open with no windshield or side windows—only small glass wind deflectors for driver and passenger were added to deflect the bugs.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of completely

Adverb

For Republicans, the flipping of the House chambers throws GOP leadership into uncertainty and means President Donald Trump‘s agenda in his final two years in power will likely be stymied if not totally derailed.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
And if a bedroom overhaul is in the cards, Saatva’s upholstered Halle storage platform bed offers a discreet place to stash extra bedding totally out of sight.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026

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