all told

Definition of all toldnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all told
Adverb
  • But the court also said the people facing deportation must pursue their cases individually where they are being held, under what are called habeas petitions, rather than collectively, under what is called a class action.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • After July 4, parents, guardians, grandparents and others can collectively contribute up to $5,000 a year in after-tax dollars up until the year before the beneficiary turns 18.
    Jessica Dickler,Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Adverb
  • Polls overall anticipate a tight race, including a June 19 survey by the news site Zeteo showing DeGette trailing Kiros 41% to 36%.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • The results showed positive effects on elementary school student’s reading skills overall, although effectiveness depended on the features of the tool.
    Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Adverb
  • Within those letters, and all around them, are also the handwritten messages Pochettino uses to inspire himself, his staff and his team.
    Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • So a brand experience today is happening all around our games.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 June 2026
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“All told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20told. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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