all told

Definition of all toldnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for all told
Adverb
  • District spokesman John Sullivan said district leadership did meet collectively with cities about the district’s plans, although the specific affected cities weren’t named.
    Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
  • In 2010, following the app’s launch, Zillow became profitable and users collectively looked at homes 20,000 times per hour using its app, according to the company.
    Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Gulls winger Matthew Phillips, who netted his 16th goal of the season and has 51 points overall, said the weekend set against Ontario and Coachella Valley will be all about sharpening up for the playoffs.
    Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Soderbergh’s sly film asks what indeed constitutes great art and whether the answer lies in the eye of the beholder or in the erudite but not always reliable opinions from art criticism, art followers and the sometimes shallow artworld overall?
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Father-son football memories The investment all around the USA is caught up in emotional equity.
    Steve Doerschuk, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The sky all around him is filled with eagles, and an American flag.
    Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
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“All told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20told. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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