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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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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
Molly Keshin, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
For too long, Iran and its tentacles of terror have destabilized the Middle East and waged an all-out assault on the West and our values.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Working it all out In late October at Tennessee Sports Medicine, Sarah receives a massage from athletic trainer Stephanie Smedley.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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Pencil in April 25-27 on your calendar for an all-out SEC showdown between the Vols and Tide, with these two potentially as the stars of the show.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
For too long, Iran and its tentacles of terror have destabilized the Middle East and waged an all-out assault on the West and our values.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
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However, this compensation won’t necessarily cover all out-of-pocket expenses travelers incur, such as foregone tour or hotel fees.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Working it all out In late October at Tennessee Sports Medicine, Sarah receives a massage from athletic trainer Stephanie Smedley.
—Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out
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In the end, his sheer inattention to your pleasure was what made the decision for you.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Much of the buildout is being paid for with operating cash flows, but the sheer magnitude of the spending has prompted companies to shake up the calculus by bridging the gap between capex and free cash flow with bonds.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Documents concerning UAPs are commonly ensnared with such sensitive intelligence that could impact national security if publicly disclosed, and would implicate a thorough declassification process.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Of course, everyone wants to believe their dishes are getting a thorough cleaning, but there are a few dishwashing mistakes many people make when completing this household task.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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In gangland circles, women are casually murdered and mutilated, their killers operating with utter impunity.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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What happened next resulted in pandemonium for Norwell and utter disbelief for Swampscott as Fein’s shot swished through the net to give the Clippers a 43-42 victory.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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The skull distortion was so extensive that physical reconstruction wasn’t possible.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Treatments are extensive and popular with visitors and locals alike, so be sure to book ahead.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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It has also been used when a player retires at a young age without getting an unconditional release, but then returns to playing.—
Ed Guzman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Last month, her government unveiled a legal reform allowing the deportation of foreigners who have been sentenced to at least one year of unconditional imprisonment for serious crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Bahrain and Qatar have effectively halted production of oil and LNG, keeping output at a trickle to avoid complete shutdowns that could damage reservoirs and delay restarts.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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No capsule wardrobe is complete without a classic shift dress.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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This is an ideal solution for technically adept web admins who prioritize cost-effectiveness, absolute control, and performance.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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This is your absolute minimum savings target for your emergency fund.—
Christine Benz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Subsequent Polish governments have boosted Poland’s defense spending since Russia’s full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine in 2022.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Russia was accused of using cluster bombs in its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a charge Moscow denied.—
Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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