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
Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Nature is all around—and children are nowhere in sight.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Slot also praised Brentford’s all-round game, not just their throws and set pieces.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Adverb
Our heroes manage to prevail, thanks to some savvy thinking all around, and the final moments of the episode see Tony and Ziva decide to give their romance another shot.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
Nature is all around—and children are nowhere in sight.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
On The Voice, Nicole cried along with McEntire, which made for an all-around touching moment.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Slot also praised Brentford’s all-round game, not just their throws and set pieces.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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The other is crowded with a cast of despicable villains who collectively comprise the deadest, whitest males in American history.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The team collectively felt that there had not been enough execution on that side of the ball.—
Cameron Belcher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Those past titles didn’t come amid this new era of unlimited transfers and name, image and likeness money, which have flattened the top of the sport.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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Subscribe to Foreign Affairs to get unlimited access.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Child care disruptions have been shown to negatively impact labor force participation (particularly for women), productivity growth and overall economic growth.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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The overall findings indicated that those who received the drug did not perform better than those given a placebo.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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All three celebs proved how versatile a quarter-zip pullover can be by throwing it on during a relaxing night at home, pairing it with sweatpants for a matching set, and dressing it up with slacks.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Chelsea Boots Chaco Fields Chelsea Waterproof For easy, versatile fall footwear, pack a boot that can handle everything from a simple hike to a reservation at a restaurant for dinner.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Spelman College put Scott's $20 million unrestricted donation to a variety of uses, a school spokesperson tells PEOPLE.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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All In Motion Active Light High-Rise Wide-Leg Pants Made from a blend of recycled polyester and spandex, the high-rise pants are lightweight and stretchy, providing unrestricted movement needed for travel.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In general, the family and the Brown-Forman Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm, tries to be consistent with its giving, said current Brown-Forman board chairman Farrer.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Led by quarterback Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt’s roster has been built by coach Clark Lea and general manager Barton Simmons, a longtime recruiting analyst for Rivals and 247Sports.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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