all told

Definition of all toldnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all told
Adverb
  • In the report’s telling, by September 2028, investors have collectively stopped wanting to buy American debt at prevailing yields.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Members, ages 83 to their 90s, have collectively read 252 books since 2001, with discussions that spark lively debate and often prompt vulnerable personal reflection.
    Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • The Golden Hawks collected six aces overall, including Warner Raymond’s ace for match point.
    David Delgado, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
  • Right now, quality from district to district varies far too widely, and that inconsistency is harming students and achievement overall.
    Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Adverb
  • It’s made of natural marble all around, including the two blocks underneath.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
  • There were also shots of the Funny Girl star standing alone, as well as some of a white cake with pink bows all around.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
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“All told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20told. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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