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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
Grandpa got the all-out support of the family when he decided to remarry at age 72
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
an all-out effort to break open the door
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as in full steam ahead
with all power or resources being used
went all out for her New Year's Eve party—she even had fireworks!
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Recent Examples of all-out
Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
In one study, all-out rowing caused oxygen saturation to drop from 97.5 to 89.0 percent, which is a big drop—big enough, perhaps, to slow you down and contribute to the out-of-body feeling at the end of hard races.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The goal was to get it all out of our heads and onto the board.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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People who are new to the sport—or haven’t run for a while—often begin by making each run a nearly all-out effort, Gracey says.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
In one study, all-out rowing caused oxygen saturation to drop from 97.5 to 89.0 percent, which is a big drop—big enough, perhaps, to slow you down and contribute to the out-of-body feeling at the end of hard races.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
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However, with a distinct possibility of an all out global trade war and a potential recession in its wake, there is little to be bullish about oil prices.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The goal was to get it all out of our heads and onto the board.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out
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Teams from outside England also seem to struggle with Arsenal’s sheer athleticism — certainly Real Madrid struggled to keep pace with their physical output in the quarter-final.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The sheer volume of potential solutions in the consideration set has caused a bit of AI paralysis.—
Tim Houlne,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The application process includes a thorough review of your credit score, income level, employment history, and debt-to-income ratio.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Some of the siblings of the deceased have also been unrelenting in demanding a thorough investigation into Tee'Andrick's murder.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Talk about the low of the low, what utter scumbags.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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But sometimes, such as in crosswalks during peak commuting times, that order turns to utter chaos.—
Gayoung Lee,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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When the Cowboy Carter tour kicks off tonight, the audience, some of whom are already lined up outside the stadium, will be the first to hear selections from the extensive album track list live.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2025
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His extensive pitch repertoire and his stuff haven’t been an issue.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Speaking on his arrival in London with the foreign and defence ministers, Ukrainian presidential adviser Andriy Yermak said the talks would focus on ways to achieve a full and unconditional ceasefire as a first step to peace.—
Elizabeth Piper,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Becky Conner (Goranson) learned the true meaning of unconditional love after becoming a mom.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Some fans want a complete clearout and a change in owner, despite the unprecedented success and the significant investment.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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For a complete list of events, visit the movement's website.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But a) there are simply so many other Chappell Roan songs that are better suited for an EDM remix, if such a thing must exist, and b) the remix is an absolute affront to God.—
James Factora,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
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Hairston is an absolute burner who ran a 4.28 at the combine and despite his smallish weight, is a very long corner with near 32-inch arms.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Scientists with the forensic genetic genealogy lab based in Texas were able to build a comprehensive genetic profile using existing data for the then-unknown woman and ultimately found her identity.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, the Chinese government escalated things even further, subjecting seven rare earth elements to a more comprehensive export licensing program that covers the whole world and is designed to further choke off American companies.—
Zeyi Yang,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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