1
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
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
If that requires an all-out effort to diminish the manifestations of your gradual physical deterioration, bless you—go for it.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 2 June 2025
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 May 2025
Google has made plenty of changes to its search engine results pages (SERPs) over the years, but AI mode throws that all out.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
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This will see Moscow try to create the impression that their nuclear forces are still on a hair trigger and any further operational successes by Ukraine could lead to all-out war with NATO.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
If that requires an all-out effort to diminish the manifestations of your gradual physical deterioration, bless you—go for it.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 2 June 2025
Adverb
Of course, not every celeb went as all out as all that.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 May 2025
Google has made plenty of changes to its search engine results pages (SERPs) over the years, but AI mode throws that all out.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out
Adjective
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The White Lotus star accessorized with sheer lace gloves and bright pink sunglasses.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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Even so, the sheer variety of different tasks—and the ways those tasks are presented in different parts of the game's massive map—should keep the P-Switch hunt from feeling dull or rote.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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That means conducting a thorough review of your business finances, including cash inflows and outflows.—
Wayne Anderman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
8 June 2025
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The Civil War, which is jeopardizing his presidency, has turned him into an utter killjoy.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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But that meeting’s collapse—and, more broadly, the utter failure of sanctions to prevent North Korea from developing its nuclear potential—may prompt him to support Seoul’s push.—
John Delury,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, and Jennifer Lopez are among his extensive list of A-list clientele.—
Claire Sullivan,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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Prior to Paramount, Clemens built an extensive career in television development and production.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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The draft Security Council resolution had also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and others.—
Michelle Nichols,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Todd and Julie Chrisley returned home from prison on Wednesday, May 28, after President Donald Trump issued them full and unconditional pardons.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Ait-Nouri is far from a complete Premier League footballer.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The complete ban applies to foreign nationals from Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Jewel Loyd — Las Vegas Aces Jewell lives up to her name, stepping through the tunnel looking like an absolute gem in this Jacquemus Canadian tuxedo—a sleek, washed, and polished denim suit.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Thus, the comeback is evident both on an absolute basis and relative to RPRX’s peers, which of course is constructive for further gains as well.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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Employee Health and Productivity Many small businesses have tight budgets and struggle to provide basic benefits, much less comprehensive health insurance to all employees.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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SailGP has a strategic integration with Abelson Sports, ensuring comprehensive and accurate odds coverage, and has developed an in-house, self-service odds portal, empowering betting operators with real-time access and control.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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