1
as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
Grandpa got the all-out support of the family when he decided to remarry at age 72
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2
as in thorough
trying all possibilities
an all-out effort to break open the door
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as in full steam ahead
with all power or resources being used
went all out for her New Year's Eve party—she even had fireworks!
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Recent Examples of all-out
Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
Season 5 will revolve around an all-out conflict between Homelander (Antony Starr), who has seized unprecedented power and pushed the world toward authoritarian rule, and Billy Butcher (Karl Urban), who becomes increasingly ruthless in his mission to destroy all Supes.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
There’d be an easy way to figure this all out.
—Kory Stamper, Longreads, 19 Mar. 2026
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Holevich recommends spot testing this method on an inconspicuous part before going all-out on cleaning.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 8 Apr. 2026
Season 5 will revolve around an all-out conflict between Homelander (Antony Starr), who has seized unprecedented power and pushed the world toward authoritarian rule, and Billy Butcher (Karl Urban), who becomes increasingly ruthless in his mission to destroy all Supes.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Adverb
As for all the construction around town, it's expected that crews will clean up and get it all out of the way in time for the draft.
—Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
There’d be an easy way to figure this all out.
—Kory Stamper, Longreads, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out
Adjective
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Lahav black ballgown with sheer black veil and beaded appliqués throughout.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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And the sheer scale is unprecedented.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The United States should be able to conduct thorough reviews, listen to public input, and uphold valid environmental standards without turning every major infrastructure project into a lengthy, bureaucratic process.—
Dan Romito,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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The spike in deaths has rattled the international community, with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemning the situation and demanding a thorough inspection of conditions at ICE facilities.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This would be an utter disaster; 70% to 100% of the several countries in this region fully rely on desalination plants.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
14 Apr. 2026
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On the lighter end of the dark comedy spectrum, Ruthless People is an utter joy from beginning to end, a mid-80s classic that still sparkles today.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the damage to residential property was extensive in this pocket of southern Rochester.—
Conor Wight,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Safety and driver assistance Acura equips the MDX Type S Advance with an extensive suite of safety technology under the AcuraWatch 360 system.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The series poignantly addresses the complexities of teenage struggles, particularly through Justin’s undiagnosed ADHD and Keisha’s experience of trauma, emphasizing the importance of unconditional support and the intersection of mental health with race and class in today’s world.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The limited goal of bringing the regime to heel expanded immediately into its unconditional surrender and potential annihilation.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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No patio is complete without some decorative accessories, according to Kerith Flynn, the founder of Margali & Flynn Designs.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
19 Apr. 2026
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On the other end, the Rockets were a complete mess, dissolving in two whining technical fouls in the third quarter that sealed their fate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Arte Moreno and his then team president, John Carpino, were the absolute leaders in advocating that MLB needed to be as financially fan friendly as possible.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The growth was like an absolute vertical learning curve.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in February, 2022, Colby opposed the Biden Administration’s surge of arms, military assets, and munitions to aid the country in its fight.—
Garrett M. Graff,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2026
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In the South China Sea, Xi told President Obama that China would not militarize the Spratly Islands, yet soon after began constructing runways, installing radar systems and deploying missiles, culminating in a full-scale military buildup.—
Michelle Kuo,
The Dial,
14 Apr. 2026
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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