all-out 1 of 2

adjective

ˈȯl-ˈau̇t How to pronounce all-out (audio)
Definition of all-outnext
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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all out

2 of 2

adverb

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
Adjective
Reilly and Hauser told THR the writers room starts soon, with production slated for early 2027 after a cliffhanger finale that set up an all-out war between the Jackson family and their 10 Petal Ranch with the Duttons. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026 But what has followed has been nothing short of an all-out genocide against Gazan and Lebanese civilians. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 6 July 2026
Adverb
Brian Cipenga’s stunning strike gave Congo a lead seven minutes in, and England looked all out of sorts for the first hour. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 The Orioles, like too many teams in Major League Baseball, go all out for Pride Night. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out
  1. sheer
  2. thorough
  3. thoroughly
  4. utter
  5. extensive
  6. completely
  7. unconditional
  8. complete
Adjective
  • The divisive trend first crossed my desk when Jennifer Lawrence stepped out in Paloma Wool’s sheer sarong-style version of the piece last summer, pairing the flowy garment with a cool oversized T-shirt and strappy sling-backs.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 July 2026
  • Perfumers often create this effect with notes like white musk, skin musk, aldehydes, watery florals, sheer woods, and delicate citrus, which together can evoke a cozy sense of self-care.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026
Definition of sheer
Adjective
  • The Wall Street Journal reported last month that Platner’s top strategist, Dan Moraff, didn’t want to spring for a thorough background check, which can take weeks and cost around $20,000.
    — Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • What followed is a thorough defense of the show, centered on the program’s core free speech rights to determine who to interview and when.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026
Definition of thorough
Adverb
  • The advisory added that individuals should make sure all of this gear is cleaned thoroughly before bringing it back inside.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Fresh produce should be thoroughly washed before being eaten.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
Definition of thoroughly
Adjective
  • Nevertheless, that didn't stop him from winning a bullpen job out of camp, despite an utter lack of upper-level experience.
    — John Laghezza, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • And Carol is dealing with immense grief and confusion in an utter dystopian crisis.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of utter
Adjective
  • But the projects often require extensive structural, plumbing, mechanical and redesign work that can make the project more complicated than building new housing from scratch.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Canonization is the process through which a deceased individual may become a saint, or is confirmed through an extensive research process to be in heaven.
    — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Definition of extensive
Adverb
  • Communists want to end capitalism and replace it with a system where almost all private property is outlawed and the economy is completely run by the state.
    — Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 10 July 2026
  • The north offers something completely different to the south.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of completely
Adjective
  • Ramp, the corporate card and expense management company backed by Iconiq and valued at $44 billion, is now Senra’s largest advertiser and, by CEO Glyman’s own description, an unconditional backer.
    — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • At its deepest level, this work is fueled by unconditional love—not sentimental or passive love but love as discipline, courage and commitment.
    — Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of unconditional
Adjective
  • But his dominance in the second quarter gave the Hawks complete separation from the Celtics.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • Quench them with a copious deluge of water and stir to guarantee complete cooling.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of complete

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