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
1
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
Steven Levingston, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
September 23 – October 22 Sweetness is all around you right now!
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Sarr has made strides with his all-around game.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Crowds had congregated at points all around the hospital, uncertain where the ambulance would finally stop with the Kennedy baby.
—Steven Levingston, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026
September 23 – October 22 Sweetness is all around you right now!
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Warren set high school track records, led her club soccer team to an Illinois state championship, won the US Junior speed skating all-around title, competed in the Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck and finished seventh in the 500m at World Juniors.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Feb. 2026
Sarr has made strides with his all-around game.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
Adverb
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Mom employed an entourage of assistants who collectively displayed up to fifty dogs per show.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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The company now claims 650,000 athlete users who have collectively earned $16 million through the platform.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Those observing Lent might avoid meat every Friday or throughout the week until Easter, but there are unlimited satisfying vegetarian and pescatarian recipes to fit the holiday menu.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The best recent example of this rule is the green energy industry (solar and wind power), which has been heavily boosted with taxpayer dollars for almost 50 years now and is still an inconsequential form of overall energy supply.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Conte’s prediction that the Premier League’s overall level would increase and that complacent clubs would plummet down the table has come to pass.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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From clever cleaning hacks to quick household fixes, this everyday appliance is a surprisingly helpful and versatile tool for a range of tasks.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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According to designer Shelley Vilov, slab backsplashes are incredibly versatile and can easily be found that complement the overall design of any kitchen.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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The two Spinosaurus species, which were contemporaneous, shared the same general body plan including long dorsal spines forming the sail-like structure and a skull adapted for hunting fish.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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In person, Melling is naturally curious, freely solicitous of my opinions about the film or book recommendations in general.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The investment is part of the college’s broader mission to support student success and inclusion.—
Santa Ana College,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Every officer and crew member who passed us during our five-day sailing offered a broad smile and greeting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Robots made from these materials could be lighter, safer, and more adaptable than traditional metal machines.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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For this reason, retirement planning must be adaptable.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Sharks also have four other defensemen, besides Leddy, who are pending unrestricted free agents and could be traded.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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An undiscussed wrinkle in a potential Chiefs return is that Kelce is due to become an unrestricted free agent.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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