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
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Dreamers from all around the country made their way west to be discovered along the boulevard — at the soda fountain of Schwab’s Pharmacy (corner of Cosmo) or Café Montmartre (between Highland and McCadden).
—Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
The Miami Hurricanes put together a solid all-around win over the Stanford Cardinal last week, using a nearly perfect second half to pull away in a 42-7 win.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
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Last month, more than 100 young wealthy founders, inheritors, and industry leaders flew in from all around the world in the luxe mountain town of Aspen, Colo.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Nov. 2025
Dreamers from all around the country made their way west to be discovered along the boulevard — at the soda fountain of Schwab’s Pharmacy (corner of Cosmo) or Café Montmartre (between Highland and McCadden).
—Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
Keep scrolling for 37 of the best Backcountry early Black Friday deals—chosen by me, an avid hiker, camper, and all-around gear enthusiast.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2025
The Miami Hurricanes put together a solid all-around win over the Stanford Cardinal last week, using a nearly perfect second half to pull away in a 42-7 win.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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An error in judgment toward the end of a winnable game that Denver collectively coughed up?—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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The parts were released six months apart, in October 2003 and April 2004, collectively grossing more than $330 million worldwide.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Under federal law, super PACs are permitted to accept unlimited contributions, whereas PACs are subject to donation limits.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Get a year of unlimited access for $25 $20 per month.—
Lila Allen,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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While it's left some passengers making backup plans and reserving rental cars, the flights canceled Friday represented just a small portion of overall flights nationwide.—
JOSH FUNK,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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This approach enhances the adsorption of lithium polysulfides and accelerates their redox reactions, thereby mitigating the shuttle effect and improving overall kinetics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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But all of them have the potential to become the most versatile pair in your arsenal.—
Shelby Ying Hyde,
Glamour,
11 Nov. 2025
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The natural wood frame and easy assembly make the Nectar bamboo piece a versatile and style-agnostic choice.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Amir Mahmoud is a general assignment and transportation beat reporter at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Veteran edge rusher Bradley Chubb said interim general manager Champ Kelly kept him and his agent Erik Burkhardt updated in the days before the trade deadline.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The Supreme Court granted the president broad immunity for official acts committed during his presidency.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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So far this year, both Berkshire's Class A and Class B shares have risen nearly 10%, outperforming most defensive stocks, though lagging slightly behind the broader market.—
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CNBC,
11 Nov. 2025
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Related Stories The conversation opened with Korea’s webtoon ecosystem, a prolific source of globally adaptable IP.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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With seven adaptable meeting rooms and an outdoor terrace known as The Nest, the hotel provides a focused and private environment for rest, recovery, and team operations.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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After this season, the 29-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Perez would be set to hit unrestricted free agent in 2027.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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