all told

Definition of all toldnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all told
Adverb
  • But even those people who dislike the very existence of private schools in big cities would be hard-pressed to make the case that the entire sector collectively makes up a torture chamber.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Fox 8, Etna and King collectively remind me of the superintelligent, compassionate extraterrestrials in science fiction who wish to rescue humans from their self-wounding.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • It’s also known to boost hydration and leave your skin looking super smooth and healthy overall over time.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Despite this, the prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum were contained overall, with both cryptocurrencies experiencing less than a 1% drop since Thursday.
    Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • For Cheogyal, now, leaving his restricted homeland for Dharamsala has been like stepping into a new world where his culture – and celebration of its spiritual leader – are all around him.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • But instead, Lee traded in school dances, graduations and family birthdays for connections all around the world.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
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“All told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20told. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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