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

Renewed hostilities in the Gulf region pushed the Brent futures contract above $90 a barrel on Monday, as investors braced for a return to all-out war. — Anniek Bao,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 July 2026 Washington and Tehran have been testing the limits of escalation since their ceasefire agreement fell apart last week, raising the prospect of a return to all-out war. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Adverb

One solution could be to throw them all out and start from scratch, but that presents its own challenges and may be overkill. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 Firstly, the planetary backspin is in Cancer, a zodiac sign that is begrudgingly stepping out of its comfort zone, forcing us all out of our safety nets. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-out

Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out

Adjective

Enter coconut-milk nails, the internet’s new nickname for a wash of sheer white.

— Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 25 July 2026
Unlike traditional nail polish, nail concealer is a sheer, tinted treatment that helps disguise everything from breakage and discoloration to ridging.

— Alexis Berger, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Definition of sheer

Adjective

Jones said that police conducted a thorough investigation in 2012, but couldn’t positively identify a suspect.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Authorities did not do an autopsy, although police said a thorough inspection of the body was performed.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Definition of thorough

Adverb

Also, thoroughly clean all surfaces, dishes, utensils or other equipment that the uncooked food may have touched.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Section 106 emphasizes that federal agencies must thoroughly evaluate the impact that amendments to historical landmarks might have before any changes can be made.

— News Desk, Artforum, 22 July 2026

Definition of thoroughly

Adjective

The violence of the newborn micrometeoroid's exile was followed by an epoch of utter silence, as its orbit was subtly influenced by the unseen forces of the solar system.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 July 2026
The Springboks struggled to reflect their utter domination on the scoreboard and ought to have doubled their seven actual tries by seven different scorers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of utter

Adjective

Leading firms are actively recruiting professionals with extensive client-side experience to enhance service delivery.

— Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Burke’s lawyers sought to expose weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, questioning why investigators had not conducted more extensive testing, including DNA analysis, on certain items found in Burke’s home or on the exterior of his Tesla.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

Definition of extensive

Adverb

Orduno also recommends starting with small strokes and letting the liner dry completely before layering or touching the area to prevent smudging.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
While home-theater purists will likely still opt for external AV receivers and soundbars, the PX4 Pro is tailored to operate smoothly as a completely standalone cinema center.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 July 2026

Definition of completely

Adjective

Crocker, who survived the 1983 bombing of the US embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, said that at this point an unconditional opening of the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic should be the objective.

— Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Ramp, the corporate card and expense management company backed by Iconiq and valued at $44 billion, is now Senra’s largest advertiser and, by CEO Glyman’s own description, an unconditional backer.

— Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 5 July 2026

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