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
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
Congressional maps have gotten the most attention, but this ruling will reverberate throughout statehouses, city councils, county commissions and more all around the country, which all now will feature fewer protections for voters of color.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Many are drought-tolerant, thrive in a variety of soil conditions, and are all-around low-maintenance plants.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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Adverb
The unlikely pair make friends with Boogle (Tracy Morgan), a grouper-like fish who says he’s spent a lifetime alone, which has given him time to swim all around The Valley.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
Congressional maps have gotten the most attention, but this ruling will reverberate throughout statehouses, city councils, county commissions and more all around the country, which all now will feature fewer protections for voters of color.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Adjective
It’s marked by towering cypress trees and all-around swampiness and all that comes with it.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Many are drought-tolerant, thrive in a variety of soil conditions, and are all-around low-maintenance plants.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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In the report’s telling, by September 2028, investors have collectively stopped wanting to buy American debt at prevailing yields.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Members, ages 83 to their 90s, have collectively read 252 books since 2001, with discussions that spark lively debate and often prompt vulnerable personal reflection.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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Those who purchased a day pass with an unlimited drink package at Royal Beach Club Paradise Island for May 12 will receive either a 50% refund or onboard credit, as reported by the Orlando Sentinel.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Previous Buc-ee's lawsuits This is not the first time Buc-ee's has sued a company over allegedly copying its famous beaver mascot and overall branding.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Choose what’s sustainable, set a clear limit, and move forward with decisions that reflect long-term stability and support your overall direction.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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The Thunder are too talented, too deep and too versatile.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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That could also include Weber State’s Gavin Ortega, a versatile 6-foot-5 piece who sports golden-blonde locks flowing from the back of his helmet.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Bus lanes there are physically separated from general traffic.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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While general manager Jeff Pagliocca has been quick to trade high draft picks in the past, the front office still has a desire to build through the draft — and has not been successful in that endeavor.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The race came amid a broader power struggle between the two sides of City Hall early in both Mamdani and Menin’s leadership, but the election will also have a more immediate impact.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support in the Senate, but some Republicans rejected the bill, opposing earmarking millions more to maintain the fortified Capitol and equip it with the staff necessary to keep the screenings going.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ubiquitous yet endlessly adaptable, the money plant integrates effortlessly into indoor settings while contributing to gentle transpiration.—
Nolan Lewis,
Architectural Digest,
27 Apr. 2026
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However, deer are adaptable creatures and often get used to the tricks put in their path, eventually ignoring attempts to deter them, Walke says.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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However, Becerra cautioned against treating such funding as an unrestricted pool.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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There are four unrestricted free agents — Burns, Brett Kulak, Nick Blankenburg on defense, Joel Kiviranta at forward.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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