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
Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
The ordinary matter all around us — stars, planets and people — makes up just 5% of the universe.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The series has since developed into more of an all-round wellness tool, with hardware that incorporates ECG readings and irregular heart rate notifications.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Trees encased in ice lay all around us, blocking roads, on top of houses and cars.
—Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
The ordinary matter all around us — stars, planets and people — makes up just 5% of the universe.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Last year’s rodeo events included bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie down roping, breakaway roping, barrel racing, bull riding and all-around champion riding.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The series has since developed into more of an all-round wellness tool, with hardware that incorporates ECG readings and irregular heart rate notifications.
—Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
Adverb
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But they are also locked into contracts with three large insurance companies worth collectively $30 billion and lasting through 2028.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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Tina and Milo also have some friends, six flowers collectively named the Flo, which resemble snowdrops.—
Mark Scaglione,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
1 Feb. 2026
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But Manning finished his career with an 117-117 overall record with the Giants, eventually replaced by Daniel Jones, whom the team drafted to be the next great franchise quarterback.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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This slows not only decision-making but overall team productivity.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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This long-sleeve tee is the perfect foundation for chilly-weather outfits and comes in nine versatile hues.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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The versatile seniors were dynamic on both sides of the floor, with their unrelenting passing and cutting wreaking havoc against Winchester.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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That summer, the NYAG’s general counsel finally found an objectionable line in one of Goldis’s blog posts, titled Free to Ban.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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The team announced Thursday night that Ian Cunningham, 40, who started his career as a personnel assistant with the Baltimore Ravens, is their new general manager.—
D. Orlando Ledbetter,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Facing huge manpower pressures as its war in Ukraine nears the four-year mark, Russia actively promotes the participation of African recruits in its army as part of a broader PR narrative.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Rather than functioning as a static model, the LPM serves as the core of Carbon AI, a broader decision-making framework that supports both the LaserWeeder platform and the company’s Autonomous Tractor Kit (ATK).—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Tomatoes stand in for the classic marinara in this take on chicken Parm, but this recipe is endlessly adaptable.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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According to Charles Darwin, survival belongs not to the strongest species, nor the most intelligent, but the one most adaptable to change.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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Stretchy side panels made movement and high-stepping across rocks feel natural and unrestricted.—
The Editors,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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Ellis, 26, is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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