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adverb

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Recent Examples of all-out
Adjective
The more Veneno and Muñeco are in danger, the more their bond evolves from a hard-knocks bromance into an all-out romance. Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025 Since these produce minimal rain, lightning strikes dry ground with little to prevent a spark from turning into an all-out blaze. Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Or stay the course and trust the courts to sort it all out fairly? Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025 His instruction to them was to block it all out and focus on the game. Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for all-out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out
Adjective
  • Maple and Francesca each opted for dresses, with the former donning a semi-sheer black number and the latter choosing a silky brown slip dress matching her father's color palette.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • This trend includes smaller, high-end homes and with buyers favoring places that offer meaningful features over sheer size or clout.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Our department is committed to a thorough and impartial review.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2025
  • There were too many instances of big plays that could have been prevented had the initial tackle attempt been successful, and at the very least, a more thorough attempt would have helped slow the ball carrier down.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Here was the postwar American housewife—neatly dressed, pretty, poised, active—stepping unwittingly into a scene of utter depravity and sadism that reflected back at this wholesome young mother the darkest recesses of the human mind.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Such comments demonstrate his utter disregard for and distrust of law enforcement and our legal process.
    U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Add in the possibility of more extensive – and costly – work such as bridges, crowns, extractions or implants, and the anxiety can grow even stronger.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Since marrying Horace at the end of Episode 1, Kimmie has conducted extensive research on Beauty in Black and has been under the mentorship of her husband, who is still alive and currently in Italy, undergoing experimental cancer treatment.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Khusnullin has earned Putin’s unconditional trust due to his lengthy experience in remaking cities.
    Yegor Mostovshikov, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Hamas, however, said any talks would not be unconditional—underscoring the entrenchment on both sides.
    Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Difficult Let’s do a complete walkthrough of today’s Difficult Pips.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • The Pats drafted Tyquan Thornton in the second round in 2022 and cut him before his third season was complete.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The first monthly jobs report released since McEntarfer’s ousting, the June jobs report, which initially reported a gain of 147,000 jobs, has now been revised downward to just 14,000 jobs in the July revision and now an absolute decrease of 13,000 jobs in the August revision.
    Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • These genius finds are absolute miracle workers that not only cut down prep time and save space, but also make cooking a breeze.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The hotel has partnered with San Antonio’s new Hospitality Academy to give comprehensive training to nearly all employees.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • As more small businesses transition online and omnichannel selling becomes more prevalent, Shopify’s expanding ecosystem of payments, point-of-sale integrations, marketing tools, and applications positions it as a comprehensive commerce platform.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

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