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
Mike Jones, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Freeway signs all around Southern California warned drivers that live fire was in the vicinity of the freeway around Camp Pendleton.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Kindle Paperwhite for $125 ($35 off): The Kindle Paperwhite is our all-around favorite Kindle.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 8 Oct. 2025
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At 5-1, the Buccaneers own the best record in the NFC, and Baker Mayfield is playing like an MVP candidate, having led his team on four game-winning drives despite rampant injuries all around him, especially at wide receiver.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Freeway signs all around Southern California warned drivers that live fire was in the vicinity of the freeway around Camp Pendleton.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
This was a dynamic all-around performance.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Kindle Paperwhite for $125 ($35 off): The Kindle Paperwhite is our all-around favorite Kindle.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 8 Oct. 2025
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The study, which was done in living yeast cells and human cell lines, illustrates how proteins act collectively by forming a crystal that gathers caspases together to activate the cell death program and enable the cell to make a rapid life-or-death decision.—
Viviane Callier,
Scientific American,
20 Oct. 2025
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The defense posted its first regular-season shutout in 14 years, a collectively perfect day, but the offense has cooked for four weeks, and, yes, that includes a losing effort in Jacksonville.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Yet in a move that’s out of character for the automaker that prides itself on offering seemingly unlimited levels of customization, each car will be identical—there’s no option for personalization.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the House, the Senate allows unlimited debate, enabling a single senator or group to prevent a final vote.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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More than 60% of European companies cite regulation as an obstacle to investment, and most see it as their biggest challenge overall.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Many of the same names in the hosting category were named in the overall talk show category this year as well, including The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Jennifer Hudson Show and Live with Kelly and Mark.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Agolde is a fashion-insider favorite — beloved for its relaxed, cool-girl silhouettes — and this selection, highly recommended by Meehan, boasts a versatile appearance and just-right fit.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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How to Serve Kahlunkin is a versatile sipper that tastes beautifully neat, over ice, or as the star in your favorite cocktail.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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He is set to be an unrestricted free agent after this season.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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California removed rezoning requirements to allow houses of worship and nonprofits to build affordable housing unrestricted.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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For more on the Las Vegas Raiders and general NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Phil Rinn was among those who felt the momentum needed to continue through a general strike, halting the flow of work and consumerism until substantial changes were made.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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