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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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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
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
As its name suggests, the yearly event serves as an all-out celebration of the one and only Rod Serling, who grew up in the city of Binghamton (where SerlingFest has been held since 2017) prior to changing the very face of television with The Twilight Zone.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Defensively, the Bears should be solid, but if Johnson, Gordon and Edwards are all out tonight, slowing down the Vikes will require a massive effort from the front seven.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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In Cameron’s eyes, White was and is the all-out GOAT.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
As its name suggests, the yearly event serves as an all-out celebration of the one and only Rod Serling, who grew up in the city of Binghamton (where SerlingFest has been held since 2017) prior to changing the very face of television with The Twilight Zone.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Adverb
So, clearly Bandai Spirits is going all out on this franchise.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Defensively, the Bears should be solid, but if Johnson, Gordon and Edwards are all out tonight, slowing down the Vikes will require a massive effort from the front seven.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out
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The sheer size of the system churning its way through the South China Sea was captured from space by Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui aboard the International Space Station.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Festival highlights include the giant mum arch and other flowery displays–perfect for photos–as well as the sheer variety of shopping from more than 300 vendors.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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Carylanne Brown, the senior Grove guide at Grove Collaborative, also likes the idea of selecting one day per week to tackle a more thorough clean.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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An objective and thorough review will show nothing inappropriate was stored or kept by Amb.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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His meme humor and utter dedication to that god-awful nickname should be annoying.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Her lyrics are rooted in utter specificity and late-twenties realness, sounding tender and timeless across Xandy Chelmis’ lap steel.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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Other finds include an extensive collection of vintage T-shirts.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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That requires mining all over the planet, much of it involving widespread destruction of croplands and wildlife habitats, extensive child and slave labor, and enormous amounts of toxic air and water pollution.—
Craig Rucker,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Trump could have faced up to four years in prison, but a judge issued an unconditional discharge, leaving his conviction in place but sparing him any penalty or fine.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
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These include the New York City Bridge Project, which provided unconditional cash support to low-income mothers, and the Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot, which gave 5,000 households a monthly stipend of $500 for 12 months.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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While no service can guarantee the complete removal of your data from the internet, a data removal service is really a smart choice.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Watching everything in release order will give you a nearly complete experience, though hardcore fans may want to check out The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition, which transformed the three films into a 13-episode anime series featuring new music, enhanced visuals, and other fun additions.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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Our first stop on IndyStar's political reporting tour was an absolute ball.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
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Keep an eye on Bell kicker Grady Matcham, who has been an absolute game-changer for the Blue Raiders this season.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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Over 4,000 comprehensive product lifecycle assessments (LCA) completed in a single quarter.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Federally qualified teaching health centers provide comprehensive care to low-income and uninsured populations and have primary care residency programs that train doctors to serve underserved communities.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Sep. 2025
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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