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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
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 7 May 2025
By Elizabeth Rhodes Miami is an over-the-top, nonstop party of a destination, and the 2025 Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix (May 2-4) was an all-out celebration of the sport.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
Besides assisting with unpacking, packing, and ironing and delivering coffee and tea pick-me-ups, butlers here have been known to go all out for celebrations.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 4 May 2025
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Adjective
The playoffs have been good overall; almost a different sport, from the way-upped physicality and the way it’s being officiated to the all-out desire on display … and, for sure, the favorites, seeding-wise, regular-season-record-wise, all are in for a fight.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 7 May 2025
By Elizabeth Rhodes Miami is an over-the-top, nonstop party of a destination, and the 2025 Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix (May 2-4) was an all-out celebration of the sport.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
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When the gate area inevitably descends into chaos, slip in these noise-canceling earbuds to tune it all out.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
Besides assisting with unpacking, packing, and ironing and delivering coffee and tea pick-me-ups, butlers here have been known to go all out for celebrations.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out
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Some of music’s biggest names (and harshest critics) have marveled at the sheer range of Darin’s work, which spanned everything from jazz, swing and pop to folk and country.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Most advice about LinkedIn growth focuses on sheer numbers.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Judge Ashford did a thorough march through the standard regulatory factors.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Evans' interviews famously evolve from surface-level conversation starters to in-depth, deep dives into the lives of the talent in the hot seat, which often impresses — and, at times, shocks — them that his background research is so thorough.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Cricket is not even just fighting against other sports, but also its own with the slew of formats and franchise leagues creating utter confusion amid a congested calendar.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Trump, for his part, has shown no interest in Palestinian civilian life for its own sake (and has demonstrated utter disdain for domestic pro-Palestinian activists).—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
12 May 2025
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Right whales are identified by individual markings on their heads and bodies, with extensive photo catalogues managed by the New England Aquarium.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Courtesy of Dyson Dyson has an extensive catalog of vacuums.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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Trump offered to mediate the conflict and renewed his call for an unconditional ceasefire.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Then, in Kyiv, Ukraine, France, Germany, the UK and Poland demanded an unconditional ceasefire for a month, and published a picture of the five countries’ leaders on the phone to President Trump.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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By the time markets closed on Monday, the rebound was complete, with traders actually up from January thanks to the biggest day of gains since tariffs tanked confidence.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
12 May 2025
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Walt Disney World is gearing up for a fantastic summer, complete with a new nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom, two new shows debuting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a slew of new activities for guests at select resorts.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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The layers of fealty, love and the grinding terror of war are absolute perfection.—
Caitlin Starling,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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The company’s long-term target is to reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2050, based on a 2022 baseline.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 May 2025
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Still, some Republicans are pointing to the recent criminal cases as evidence of a systemic flaw that requires a comprehensive solution, like requiring all Americans to provide a birth certificate, passport or other citizenship document to register to vote.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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The male and female butlers go through a comprehensive 108-point training program.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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