ALL-OUT Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈȯl-ˈau̇t

Definition of all-out

as in sheer

having no exceptions or restrictions Grandpa got the all-out support of the family when he decided to remarry at age 72

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as in thorough

trying all possibilities an all-out effort to break open the door

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all out

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adverb

as in full steam ahead

with all power or resources being used went all out for her New Year's Eve party—she even had fireworks!

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Recent Examples of all-out

Adjective

In response, the South Korean government has scrambled to implement cooling measures and prevent an all-out financial crisis. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 29 July 2026 Top prediction market platforms like Kalshi are going all-out to maintain market share, and that has sometimes meant funding social media profiles with significant followings but also significant baggage. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 28 July 2026

Adverb

The Yankees are limping towards the trade deadline with Aaron Judge (ribs), Giancarlo Stanton (calf), and Clay Bellinger (hamstring) all out. — Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 And maybe there’s something to writing it all out, Lapena adds. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-out

Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out

Adjective

Overall, the effect of both was a really subtle, sheer, wearable eye shadow that enhanced my eyes while still feeling really natural and effortless.

— Elle Turner, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026
At the vessel level, sheer survival is about to overtop operational efficiency.

— Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of sheer

Adjective

Far from being vindicated, however, she was crushed as a brazen, thorough cover-up emerged.

— Fern Schumer Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
At the sink or on the kitchen counter (and ideally in good light), give petals, stems, and leaves a thorough inspection.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adverb

The easiest way to lower your exposure to the cyclospora parasite is by washing your hands and surfaces doing food preparation, by washing raw ingredients in cold water, and by thoroughly cooking fruits and vegetables.

— Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
If hunting or skinning animals, use gloves, and cook game meat thoroughly before eating.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of thoroughly

Adjective

The utter carnage that follows brings major developments for all the main characters still on the chessboard — and many gruesome deaths by dragon fire, boiling oil, spikes and even catapults.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Tense football games tend to leave fans in utter distress, but not John Cena.

— Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 28 July 2026

Definition of utter

Adjective

There’s also an swanky Indian restaurant, Indian Accent, for authentic upscale dishes and an extensive global wine list.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
Over the past few years, Boots has been delving into its extensive data to test and try products and began introducing stand-alone beauty retail concepts, the latest of which opened in Bristol earlier this month.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adverb

Solar eclipse watchers have for centuries vividly described an eerie phenomenon known as shadow bands that appears just before and after totality — the period when the moon completely blocks the sun’s light and the sky goes dark.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
After baking, make sure your bread is cooled completely on a wire rack.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of completely

Adjective

The letter gave the council 30 days from July 15 to respond with an unconditional commitment, or said the city risks legal action from the resident coalition.

— Victoria Le, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2026
In the film, what matters is not to reduce him to his trans identity, but to observe how he is received with unconditional love.

— Roberto Prieto, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of unconditional

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