all told

Definition of all toldnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all told
Adverb
  • No lofty expectations, just whatever music came through collectively.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2026
  • As each of the seven members of BTS completed their mandatory South Korean military service, tens of millions of K-pop stans collectively held their breath.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • That allows HELOCs to maintain their status as not only the cheapest way to borrow home equity in today's economy but also one of the most affordable ways to borrow money overall.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Most of the people who were tied to Tagovailoa’s drafting and development had been fired because of the organization’s failures since 2020, when he was taken fifth overall in the 2020 NFL Draft.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Print would go on to play a vital role in the development of capitalism, transmitting price lists, important news, advertisements, and policy disputes all around the world.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Exposure is good all around, focus is sharp, and colors are more natural and less boosted than older Samsung phones.
    Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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“All told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20told. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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