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
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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
Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
McFadden didn’t wait long — Obama center staffers were all around, directing, assisting, answering visitors’ questions.
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Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
In both of their victories thus far at the 2026 World Cup, the Americans have been, by far, the superior all-around team.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
20 June 2026
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Still, Levi’s branding was easy to recognize all around the stadium thanks to its distinctive shape.
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Gabriel Sama,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
McFadden didn’t wait long — Obama center staffers were all around, directing, assisting, answering visitors’ questions.
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Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Adjective
The lone bright spot from the midfield was the solid presence of Pedri who played out of position and still had a decent all-around performance, but even he was criticized by many on social media for falling into a familiar trap.
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Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
In both of their victories thus far at the 2026 World Cup, the Americans have been, by far, the superior all-around team.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
20 June 2026
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The Victorian-style building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and this side of the resort directly fronting Cape Cod Bay is known collectively as The Mansion.
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Forbes unveiled its Top Creators 2026 list today, and for the first time, the 50 most powerful influencers collectively brought in over a billion dollars—an 80% surge from when the list debuted in 2022.
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Get access to select stories from the archives, along with unlimited digital access to Vogue, for $3 $1/month for one year.
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For the past two decades, graduate students have been able to take out an unlimited amount of federal student loans to cover the full cost of their education.
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Margarine naturally contains essential fatty acids, which are important for cell function and overall health.
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That film, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, ignited to $125 million and ended its run with $618 million, a promising enough tally amid the overall decline of comic book adaptations.
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There’s truly no generational divide, especially in its latest era of styles, which includes sleek, versatile options with a touch of Kate Spade’s signature whimsy.
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Rose water is made by steeping fresh, untreated rose petals in water, creating a fragrant, versatile liquid.
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Nonetheless, there is still an excitement that comes with it for the general manager, even in the later rounds.
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And since then, the Mets have gone through several general managers and interim general managers.
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The announcement signals a potential compromise in a standoff that had threatened to delay Bell’s confirmation and raised broader questions about governance at Florida’s flagship university.
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That idea has broad support from lawmakers, though most housing experts disagree that such a step is needed.
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Each pillow has an outer and inner pillow, offering adaptable support for every type of sleeper.
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Kevin Warsh, the Republican financier who recently took over as the chairman of the Federal Reserve, holds economic views that could, kindly, be described as adaptable.
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The four players on the Heat’s season-ending 15-man standard roster set to enter free agency this summer are Norman Powell (unrestricted free agent), Simone Fontecchio (unrestricted free agent), Jahmir Young (unrestricted free agent) and Johnson (restricted free agent).
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The 56-year-old former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has distributed some $26 billion over the last six years, largely in unrestricted gifts, allowing recipients—such as HBCUs, DEI groups, and disaster relief—to determine how the money can best be used.
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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