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
Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The race organizers are all around me.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Sarr has made strides with his all-around game.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adverb
Even the Dutch fans, forming a wall of bright orange all around the racing oval, clapped in admiration.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The race organizers are all around me.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Warren set high school track records, led her club soccer team to an Illinois state championship, won the US Junior speed skating all-around title, competed in the Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck and finished seventh in the 500m at World Juniors.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Sarr has made strides with his all-around game.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
Adverb
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The generations that followed John McEnroe, Jim Courier, Andre Agassi, Jimmy Connors and Pete Sampras have been replaced by a group of tremendous players and athletes who collectively are not the best in the world at any point.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2026
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Considering the state of the game at the time, and the severe head contact, Canada was collectively angry about the hit — not least of all MacKinnon himself, who remained on the ice for a few moments before making his way back to the bench and ultimately staying in the game.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Those observing Lent might avoid meat every Friday or throughout the week until Easter, but there are unlimited satisfying vegetarian and pescatarian recipes to fit the holiday menu.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The blowout loss would mark not only the biggest margin of defeat for the Trojans in two seasons under Musselman but also the first time USC (18-8 overall, 7-8 in the Big Ten) has given up more than 100 points in a game since 2019.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The win boosted San Diego State’s overall record to 21-4.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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From clever cleaning hacks to quick household fixes, this everyday appliance is a surprisingly helpful and versatile tool for a range of tasks.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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According to designer Shelley Vilov, slab backsplashes are incredibly versatile and can easily be found that complement the overall design of any kitchen.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The two Spinosaurus species, which were contemporaneous, shared the same general body plan including long dorsal spines forming the sail-like structure and a skull adapted for hunting fish.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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In person, Melling is naturally curious, freely solicitous of my opinions about the film or book recommendations in general.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The university disputed his statement, saying the deficit is substantially lower and stems from broader institutional and external factors.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some board members who voted no said the district had not sufficiently demonstrated that broad layoff notices were the most responsible or strategic option and argued that the analysis did not fully account for the operational and human consequences of issuing RIF notices at that scale.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The adaptable creatures thrive in urban and rural environments, and their range has expanded dramatically since 1900 — unlike other North American apex predators like wolves and bears, creatures with which humans have also struggled to share space with.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
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The same principles can be used by engineers to develop technical systems that are robust, efficient and adaptable – just like biological solutions often are.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Sharks also have four other defensemen, besides Leddy, who are pending unrestricted free agents and could be traded.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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An undiscussed wrinkle in a potential Chiefs return is that Kelce is due to become an unrestricted free agent.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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