as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
all around, she's our best athlete
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also all-round
1
as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
an all-around garden rake that adjusts for any raking task, from raking lawns to delicate flower beds
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as in overall
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
this saw has the top rating for all-around performance, but for small detail work it might not be your best choice
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as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
an all-around player, as skilled on the pitcher's mound as he is at the batting plate
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Recent Examples of all around
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Tatum was terrific before his injury, recording 42 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks in one of the best all-around playoff performances of his NBA career.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
As fans recall, Biles went to Paris to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics with seven medals and returned with four more, including gold in the women's all-around and individual vault final.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 May 2025
This will always result in all-around more understanding, neighborly relationships.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
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Cody, meanwhile, showed off his all-around play once again.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Tatum was terrific before his injury, recording 42 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks in one of the best all-around playoff performances of his NBA career.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
As fans recall, Biles went to Paris to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics with seven medals and returned with four more, including gold in the women's all-around and individual vault final.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 May 2025
This will always result in all-around more understanding, neighborly relationships.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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William Gale, co-director of the Tax Policy Center, a joint venture of think tanks the Brookings Institution and the Urban Institute, believes lawmakers will reach some compromise to continue some sort of cap, since passing no legislation would result in the deduction reverting to unlimited.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Copper is utilized in electric vehicles, as well as solar and wind infrastructure, and overall electrification.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The city also ranked highly in a number of individual metrics that contributed to its overall score, including No. 1 for its low crime rate.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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The versatile and super simple formula might just replace your go-to pound cake at the next potluck.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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Kiwi is a versatile fruit that can be enjoyed on its own, juiced, in smoothies, or as a topping on yogurt and parfaits.—
Kathi Valeii,
Verywell Health,
22 May 2025
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Noah Dobson, a restricted free agent who is one year away from unrestricted free-agent status, is another player to watch.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Primary school students are prohibited from using unrestricted generative AI tools on their own, although an instructor may use the tech to assist with teaching, according to the local government report.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Granlund was averaging approximately 1 point a game for the San Jose Sharks when Stars general manager Jim Nill sent the Sharks first- and third-round picks for Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci on Feb. 1.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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When these systems break under the stress of abuse, neglect, or general incompetence, bad things happen.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
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