all told

adverb

Definition of all toldnext
as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time all told, we made $14.64

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all told
  1. collectively
  2. overall
  3. all around
Adverb
  • Every Californian deserves fair wages, fair benefits, and the right to collectively bargain.
    — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Every branch of the Television Academy collectively deemed it one of the year’s eight best dramas.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 July 2026
Definition of collectively
Adverb
  • Last season, the club defeated the Hanshin Tigers in five games to claim its 12th title overall, the third-most behind the Saitama Seibu Lions (13) and the Yomiuri Giants (22).
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026
  • There’s also the contest for the all-time top scorer at World Cups overall with Messi on 21 goals and Mbappé on 20.
    — James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Definition of overall
Adverb
  • Astronaut training can take place all around the world, especially if there is a mission with international collaboration.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 10 July 2026
  • Since its release in late March, Arirang, BTS's comeback album, has been a massive commercial success all around the world.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of all around
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“All told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20told. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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