all told

Definition of all toldnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all told
Adverb
  • Wildfires burning in Miami-Dade and Broward have collectively consumed thousands of acres, reducing local air quality and impacting visibility.
    Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 11 May 2026
  • Bird hope this will collectively allow creators to win commissions or secure investment from broadcasters and streamers.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Adverb
  • With boards appointing fewer women and fewer members overall, the timeline to reaching gender parity could get even longer.
    Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 May 2026
  • And LePage’s race in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, as well as House races overall, offers a good laboratory for Vance’s style of politics — there’s even an electoral vote in the state up for grabs in 2028.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Adverb
  • Our older cat has no interest in them whatsoever, but our newest baby, Pip, drags his all around the house.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
  • In a post, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos expanded on the company’s ability to influence culture, and to create jobs all around the world, contrasting the company’s investment to other entertainment giants.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
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“All told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20told. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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