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
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
Cursing and whistling all around.
—Eli Sharabi, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
However, the more subtle aspects of Goodman’s all-around game — pitch calling, receiving, and knowledge of opposing hitters — have been impressive.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
Use a potato fork or shovel to loosen soil all around the clump, working at least 1 foot away from the main stem.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
Cursing and whistling all around.
—Eli Sharabi, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
At 23 years old, Williams had a rough all-around offseason.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
However, the more subtle aspects of Goodman’s all-around game — pitch calling, receiving, and knowledge of opposing hitters — have been impressive.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
Adverb
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The founders are renowned for impactful women’s rights campaigns in the Middle East and have collectively won over 300 industry awards, including multiple from the prestigious Cannes Lions International Festival.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The Royal Air Force said an RC-135 electronic intelligence surveillance aircraft and a P-8A maritime patrol aircraft collectively conducted a 10,000-mile mission on Thursday, flying a route from northern Europe along the border with Russia to the Black Sea.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Growing up with a dad who worked as a pilot for Delta Air Lines had some major perks—obviously, the main one being the unlimited chance to fly stand-by (but having a kitchen bin that was always full of Biscoff cookies and the occasional can of Pawberry Punch didn’t hurt either).—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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Get a year of unlimited access for $25 $20 per month.—
Jesse Dorris,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Argentina dominated all night with 68 percent possession, 11 shots on goal to one for Venezuela, and 19 shots to five overall.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The overall rate, (left) is derived from both ultraviolet and infrared observations, and is remarkably consistent across time and space.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Oct. 2025
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Iuga Wide-Leg Sweatpant Jeans These wide-leg sweatpant jeans are a versatile and stylish wardrobe staple.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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With premium build quality and versatile functionality, it’s designed for professionals, creatives, and gamers who require more from their machines.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Thomas, alas, can refuse any trade after taking the qualifying offer this summer and will be an unrestricted free agent in 2026.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Mainly, as Marks mentioned, the Knicks and Mitchell did not agree to a contract extension this summer, and he is set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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For more on the Cleveland Browns and general NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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How the long-term contracts for Karlsson, Tomáš Hertl and Marc-Edouard Vlasic under former general manager Doug Wilson put off a necessary rebuild, then backing the strip-mining job current GM Mike Grier has been doing since his 2022 hiring.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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