as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
all around, she's our best athlete
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also all-round
1
as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
an all-around garden rake that adjusts for any raking task, from raking lawns to delicate flower beds
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as in overall
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
this saw has the top rating for all-around performance, but for small detail work it might not be your best choice
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as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
an all-around player, as skilled on the pitcher's mound as he is at the batting plate
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Recent Examples of all around
The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
There are creators all around the world.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Slot also praised Brentford’s all-round game, not just their throws and set pieces.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Go to Pint Night Backcountry Hunters and Anglers hosts chapter Pint Nights all around the country.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
There are creators all around the world.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
On The Voice, Nicole cried along with McEntire, which made for an all-around touching moment.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Slot also praised Brentford’s all-round game, not just their throws and set pieces.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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Leaders of Chattogram’s United Front of Workers and Employees (SKOP), which collectively represents 90 percent of the unionized labor force in Bangladesh, demanded that the interim government scrap the terminal-leasing plan.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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Follower counts across multiple platforms for his non-government account, @GavinNewsom, ballooned -- growing to more than 11 million followers collectively.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Those past titles didn’t come amid this new era of unlimited transfers and name, image and likeness money, which have flattened the top of the sport.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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Subscribe to Foreign Affairs to get unlimited access.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Child care disruptions have been shown to negatively impact labor force participation (particularly for women), productivity growth and overall economic growth.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The overall findings indicated that those who received the drug did not perform better than those given a placebo.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Helicopters are proven, versatile, and can fly for hours on a single tank of fuel.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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This versatile vest can be layered over workout gear, worn as loungewear, or paired with jeans for a cozy touch.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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In general, the family and the Brown-Forman Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm, tries to be consistent with its giving, said current Brown-Forman board chairman Farrer.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Led by quarterback Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt’s roster has been built by coach Clark Lea and general manager Barton Simmons, a longtime recruiting analyst for Rivals and 247Sports.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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With 50 stores in mainland China, Longchamp has plans to grow its retail network steadily over the next few years, with three to four new ones opening annually and a focus on Shanghai and the broader Yangtze Delta region.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Parker also faces criminal charges As school shootings continue to plague US campuses, this civil trial could serve as a roadmap for the upcoming criminal case against Parker, which itself could set a broader precedent.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The team helps clients craft plans designed not only to endure but also to remain adaptable, so families won’t need to start over every time an advisor retires or a new market trend emerges.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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So hopefully the technologies are easily adaptable from a conservation perspective.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Spelman College put Scott's $20 million unrestricted donation to a variety of uses, a school spokesperson tells PEOPLE.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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All In Motion Active Light High-Rise Wide-Leg Pants Made from a blend of recycled polyester and spandex, the high-rise pants are lightweight and stretchy, providing unrestricted movement needed for travel.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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