as in collectively
with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time
all around, she's our best athlete
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also all-round
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as in unlimited
not limited or specialized in application or purpose
an all-around garden rake that adjusts for any raking task, from raking lawns to delicate flower beds
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as in overall
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
this saw has the top rating for all-around performance, but for small detail work it might not be your best choice
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as in versatile
able to do many different kinds of things
an all-around player, as skilled on the pitcher's mound as he is at the batting plate
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Recent Examples of all around
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
The Wildcats are the repeat winner of the Orlando Sentinel’s Varsity Cup, which goes annually to the area school with the best all-around sports program.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise (Lapkus), geologist friend Bert (Posehn), and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke (Bowie).
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Explore the new denim lineup below in sizes XS to 3X to find your fit and feel the all-around support.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
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Also, the game’s best all-around performer Sunday was a Dodger.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
The Wildcats are the repeat winner of the Orlando Sentinel’s Varsity Cup, which goes annually to the area school with the best all-around sports program.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025
Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise (Lapkus), geologist friend Bert (Posehn), and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke (Bowie).
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
Explore the new denim lineup below in sizes XS to 3X to find your fit and feel the all-around support.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Gilbert, newly flush with seemingly unlimited cash, and filled with both a desire to be useful and the existential unease of someone who has just won the lottery, begins covering her friends’ therapy bills and tuition payments, and lavishing jewelry, weddings, and houses (plural) on them.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Data from the Department of Homeland Security’s SEVIS system and the State Department point to a 30-40% fall in new international students, which could culminate in a 15% overall decline in international students for fall 2025.—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Industry data contradicts Trump's claims, showing overall U.S. auto production down 2% year-to-date.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Jenkins, one of the most versatile offensive linemen in game, slides from left guard to center.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The film charts the Russian leader’s ascent to power amid post-Soviet chaos, aided by versatile spin doctor Vadim Baranov (Paul Dano) — a fictional character inspired by real-life fixer, Vladislav Sourkov.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
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That made Gagne an unrestricted free agent this past Friday.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Heat hosted Jones for a workout this week and Burks remains an unrestricted free agent after spending last season with the Heat.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Airport officials believed the city was moving money, which according to state law should be dedicated to paying off the bonds, to the city's general fund and then using it for purposes other than paying off the bonds.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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Canales said Perkins’ experience with the Rams appealed to him and general manager Dan Morgan.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Aug. 2025
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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