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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
Grandpa got the all-out support of the family when he decided to remarry at age 72
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
an all-out effort to break open the door
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as in full steam ahead
with all power or resources being used
went all out for her New Year's Eve party—she even had fireworks!
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Recent Examples of all-out
Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
In one study, all-out rowing caused oxygen saturation to drop from 97.5 to 89.0 percent, which is a big drop—big enough, perhaps, to slow you down and contribute to the out-of-body feeling at the end of hard races.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The goal was to get it all out of our heads and onto the board.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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People who are new to the sport—or haven’t run for a while—often begin by making each run a nearly all-out effort, Gracey says.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
In one study, all-out rowing caused oxygen saturation to drop from 97.5 to 89.0 percent, which is a big drop—big enough, perhaps, to slow you down and contribute to the out-of-body feeling at the end of hard races.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 24 Apr. 2025
Adverb
However, with a distinct possibility of an all out global trade war and a potential recession in its wake, there is little to be bullish about oil prices.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The goal was to get it all out of our heads and onto the board.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out
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Plus, that sheer wash of pigment makes for a great first step in your makeup routine.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2025
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And another lot of shoppers swear by the iconic Clinique Black Honey lipstick, which provides a sheer wash of natural pigment that can be built to a rich berry hue.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Give your resume and LinkedIn profile a thorough audit (or get a resume writer or career coach to help you), and find ways to creatively include these in-demand skills within them.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The model comes with seven flossing tips, a one-minute timer with a 30-second pacer to ensure thorough water flossing of all areas and a removable water reservoir with 90+ seconds of flossing time.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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With utter naturalism, Kulumbegashvili and her star dramatize a cruel, sexist reality that’s as unescapable as that inexplicable creature that repeatedly invades the story, its faceless presence a chilling, surreal metaphor for a society preying on Nina and her patients.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Baffert had long operated under a cloud of suspicion inside and outside of racing, thanks in part to his larger-than-life public persona and his utter domination of the competition on the racetrack – not to mention a series of other petty drug infractions in big races leading up to the 2021 Derby.—
Katie Bo Lillis,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Teams may resist new workflows or technologies, requiring extensive training and communication efforts.—
Prashanthi Kolluru,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Little Saigon has an extensive collection of newspapers and radio and television media broadcasts that serve the community.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The kind of energy that’s connected to unconditional love, truth, and spiritual expansion.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Light: Growth mindset, balanced, adaptable, nurturing, unconditional love.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These were used to generate complete genome sequences.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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Some fans want a complete clearout and a change in owner, despite the unprecedented success and the significant investment.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Loyalty and Centralized Power Imperial China placed immense value on absolute loyalty to the emperor.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Between these six players, Toronto and Florida have some of the absolute best players in the world going head-to-head.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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This balancing act reflects Prime Video’s broader strategy of becoming a comprehensive entertainment destination.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 May 2025
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Democrats tried for decades to pass comprehensive healthcare legislation before finally succeeding without any GOP support in 2010 under President Barack Obama.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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