ALL OUT Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈȯl-ˈau̇t

Definition of all-out

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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all out

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adverb

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

Adjective

Adjust exposure gradually, because market-cycle analysis should not become an all-in or all-out decision. — Thomas Hartmann, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Nathan overhears a snippet of this exchange, which convinces him that Joe is engaged in an all-out smear campaign against him. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

Adverb

Owen Thiele Whereas some celebrities avoid social media to protect their privacy, Owen Thiele puts it all out there. — Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026 Nabil and Sliman laughed at how the leather soon stank before Nabil could figure it all out. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-out

Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out

Adjective

Recommended by Our Editors The sheer aura of this sandbox, and your agile tools for exploring it, almost make the rest of Control Resonant feel perfunctory by comparison.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
The skirt also featured a ribbon waist tie and a sheer, tulle underlayer visible beneath the thigh-high slit.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of sheer

Adjective

Instead, the health officials contacted the bouncy castle owners and advised them to do a thorough decontamination.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
And with at least half a dozen members of Congress having had strokes in the past decade, the public should be demanding more thorough neuropsychiatric evaluation of its politicians after illness.

— Michael P.H. Stanley, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adverb

With respect to Cunha — who has thoroughly impressed while playing all four of Glasner’s games so far — some might have viewed his Forest team-mates Igor Jesus or Murillo as more likely to be included in Ancelotti’s latest squad.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Wright recommends shampooing twice before a blowout to thoroughly remove oil and product buildup, followed by a lightweight conditioner.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of thoroughly

Adjective

There’s a wonderful fraction of a second when the Villa fans in the Holte End have to adjust from impending despair to utter joy.

— Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Fall in Europe brings with it brisk temperatures that make sightseeing an utter joy, thinner crowds that leave room for locals, and an opportunity to experience cities in their most authentic light.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of utter

Adjective

One of the Roundhouse’s biggest brags is an extensive liquor collection, highlighting spirits produced in New York State.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Cutting overseas dependency China possesses extensive rubidium and cesium reserves locked inside specialty lithium ores and salt-lake brines.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adverb

Cregger uses first-person-shooter point-of-view shots, with the long barrel of a rifle or automatic weapon lining up our sights; one running gag sees Bryan, completely hopeless with guns, having to shoot the locks off of gates.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
At the center of it all is the completely fictional Corinne, who Huppert plays to the hilt.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of completely

Adjective

The unconditional quality of my love for him will not last forever, just as my brother’s did not.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
As the duo bond over the absurd logistics of their lethal hobby and evade detection, the series uses its heightened premise to deliver a hilarious, deeply relatable exploration of female friendship and unconditional loyalty.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of unconditional

Adjective

So the first question was whether a single party should ever hold a complete key, and therefore complete control over a client’s assets.

— Sergey Stopnevich, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Election officials have said there was simply no way to carry out a complete overhaul in the weeks before the midterms.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

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