all told

Definition of all toldnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all told
Adverb
  • The scam operations typically involve bogus investment schemes and feigned romances that collectively extort tens of billions of dollars from victims around the world every year.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • In another effort, the 32 member countries in the International Energy Agency agreed to collectively release 400 million barrels of emergency oil reserves.
    Andrew Blum, Hartford Courant, 30 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
  • Make sure there are at least two, ideally three or four, inches of mulch all around the tree, but not touching the trunk itself.
    Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The event features large photo-worthy Nat Geo Yellow Border frames, interactive medium frames, and discoverable small frames, all designed for guests to snap, explore, and experience the magic of nature all around them.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
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“All told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20told. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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