as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
all around, she's our best athlete
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also all-round
1
as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
an all-around garden rake that adjusts for any raking task, from raking lawns to delicate flower beds
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as in overall
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
this saw has the top rating for all-around performance, but for small detail work it might not be your best choice
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as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
an all-around player, as skilled on the pitcher's mound as he is at the batting plate
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Recent Examples of all around
ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Late in the game, when Malachi Smith missed a free throw, the ball bounced right to Reed as all around him were frozen in place.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
College Jokic and Baby Jokic, because his all-around, close-to-the-ground game is similar to the three-time NBA MVP.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
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Angels could be seen all around — some on the walls depicting Moses' life and death, and another above, on Michelangelo’s fresco, banishing Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
Late in the game, when Malachi Smith missed a free throw, the ball bounced right to Reed as all around him were frozen in place.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Players leading the charge include senior Peyton Hayes, who is an all-around contributor with 37 goals this season.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Mar. 2026
College Jokic and Baby Jokic, because his all-around, close-to-the-ground game is similar to the three-time NBA MVP.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
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Adverb
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No lofty expectations, just whatever music came through collectively.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
24 Mar. 2026
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As each of the seven members of BTS completed their mandatory South Korean military service, tens of millions of K-pop stans collectively held their breath.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In 2000, voters approved Proposition 34, which limited how much a person or group could donate to a campaign to under $3,000 — since raised to $5,900 — but allowed state political parties and their county satellites to raise and give virtually unlimited amounts.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The best Korean skin care for mature skin focuses on the exact things aging skin starts to lose—hydration, barrier strength, and overall balance.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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The wider 256-bit memory interface also boosts memory bandwidth, which will improve overall performance.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The crumbling industrial scenery by Riccardo Hernández is visually stunning and versatile, and it’s gorgeously illuminated by lighting designer Robert Wierzel.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Green is a surprisingly versatile color.—
Jana Ackermann,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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He was held at the Martin County Jail, though not with the general population.—
Melissa Gaffney,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The all-volunteer Planning Commission considers matters related to land-use planning and development, implements the city’s general plan, reviews development applications and serves as an intermediary between the public and the City Council.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The case has sparked a broader conversation about the military’s use of artificial intelligence in weapons systems and the level of deference AI companies should give to the government in how their technology is used.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The future of Greenland, by contrast, was less prominent given that broad agreement exists regarding its place in the kingdom.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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This approach highlights a broader shift in robotics, where engineers are borrowing from biological systems to build machines that are more adaptable and resilient.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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With such a precise routine, Kodai Senga isn’t very adaptable.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Each fellowship is accompanied by a $75,000 unrestricted grant.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
24 Mar. 2026
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Assuming there will be a cap on the amount of unrestricted free agents a team can select, the Fire and Tempo will be looking for players in the bargain bins.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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