all told

Definition of all toldnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all told
Adverb
  • Six smaller buildings were later constructed on the property, and the structures collectively became the Hollywood Center Motel, which opened in 1956, according to the monument application.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
  • On Tuesday, leaders from major European powers expressed support for Denmark and Greenland, adding that Arctic security must be upheld collectively with NATO allies, including the US.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • That means, overall, farmers ripped out 7 percent of California vines, leaving around 477,000 acres behind.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Navy is now atop the conference with a 5-1 record and is 7-1 overall before playing at Notre Dame on Saturday night.
    Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • At this point, chalk it up to a bad deal all around that Bryant was fortunate to come out the other side of in fairly good shape.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Future-changing developments all around.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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“All told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20told. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.

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