all around 1 of 2

adverb

Definition of all aroundnext
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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all-around

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adjective

ˌȯl-ə-ˈrau̇nd How to pronounce all-around (audio)
variants 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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2
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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3
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
Adverb
The stellar core implodes into the black hole, and a GRB fueled by a vast amount of material from all around it is born. — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 Damage was acute all around France, though, not just in the capital. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
Adjective
The Citi Double Cash® Card is one of my favorite all-around credit cards. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026 The base of the sandal was metallic silver, creating an all-around glamorous aesthetic. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all around
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
  1. collectively
  2. unlimited
  3. overall
  4. versatile
  5. general
  6. broad
  7. adaptable
  8. unrestricted
Adverb
  • The bugs, collectively called PHP2Shell, could allow attackers to execute code and read memory that could contain sensitive information, like passwords.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Wikis—or modular, collectively edited websites—preceded Wikipedia.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of collectively
Adjective
  • Unlike the federal campaign contribution limit of $3,500 for donors, candidates can make unlimited contributions or loans.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • This Billingsgate community has access to public transportation, golf, equestrian centers, local farm stands, hiking trails, the Farmington River, public library, and an unlimited range of eclectic dining, coffee shops and retail establishments.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of unlimited
Adjective
  • Seven Hurricanes players scored in double figures as Miami shot 58% from the field overall.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Social interaction provides emotional support and contributes to overall well-being.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of overall
Adjective
  • The latter is a versatile space hosting meditation sessions, gatherings, and concerts.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
  • There will be a ton of pressure on TCU’s offense to shine, and the same could be said for the Horned Frogs’ defense, which will be challenged by a versatile offense.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of versatile
Adjective
  • Jason Reynolds, Lockheed Martin’s vice president and general manager of Integrated Air and Missile Defense, described RIG-360 as critical to PAC-3 operations and in-flight performance.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Vance has faced general questions about his association with Carlson, a former Fox News host who faced backlash last year for interviewing antisemite Nick Fuentes on his podcast.
    — Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of general
Adjective
  • In a broad open field, horses munch standing hay as Katie Baltzor watches her black angus cattle on this fall day.
    — Anna King, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • That broader mission could give the Army another option for responding to different aerial targets.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of broad
Adjective
  • Several expand or open, while others use moving furniture or adaptable interiors to maximize functionality.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The program’s open-architecture approach is intended to make those systems more adaptable as operational requirements evolve.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of adaptable
Adjective
  • Heading into the 2027 offseason, with many of the league’s stars locked into long-term contracts, four unrestricted free agents could meaningfully change teams’ fortunes.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The new cohort joins 20 previously awarded fellows who have received close to $700,000 in unrestricted funding since 2021, when Inevitable Foundation was founded.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of unrestricted

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