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
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Tatum was terrific before his injury, recording 42 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks in one of the best all-around playoff performances of his NBA career.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
As fans recall, Biles went to Paris to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics with seven medals and returned with four more, including gold in the women's all-around and individual vault final.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 May 2025
This will always result in all-around more understanding, neighborly relationships.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
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Cody, meanwhile, showed off his all-around play once again.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Tatum was terrific before his injury, recording 42 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks in one of the best all-around playoff performances of his NBA career.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
As fans recall, Biles went to Paris to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics with seven medals and returned with four more, including gold in the women's all-around and individual vault final.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 May 2025
This will always result in all-around more understanding, neighborly relationships.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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Unlock unlimited access to expert insights, members-only events and more for less than $1/week.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Arkansas earned the No. 4 overall seed for the NCAA Softball Tournament and will host a regional that includes (2) Oklahoma State, (3) Indiana and (4) Saint Louis.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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The overall margin of sampling error is +/- 4.0 percentage points.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The style is quite versatile; half-tuck a top into it, pull on a cropped tank and cardigan, and finish the look with loafers, kitten heels, or fisherman sandals.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
9 May 2025
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While everything is versatile enough to warrant endless wear, each pick is also under $100.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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Noah Dobson, a restricted free agent who is one year away from unrestricted free-agent status, is another player to watch.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Primary school students are prohibited from using unrestricted generative AI tools on their own, although an instructor may use the tech to assist with teaching, according to the local government report.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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As for the state of the market in regard to the model in general, an example of a 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Cabriolet—with coachwork by Castegna—sold for $4.515 million at Gooding & Company’s 2023 Pebble Beach Auctions.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
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The country’s powerful military is run by the general Asim Munir, known for his hardline stance on India.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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