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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Adjective

That goes further than Pritzker, who has urged lawmakers to pass stricter regulations but has not pushed for an all-out pause. — Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 In the meantime, virtually nothing has been rebuilt in Gaza, Hamas is weakened but still in power, and a return to all-out fighting cannot be ruled out. — Joseph Krauss, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

Adverb

Then a character actor who plays a private investigator blew us all out of the water on the first take, just completely out-acting us all! — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026 There are all sorts of sides to Venus, a lot of shady characters complicating things, and in pure Bogie-Bacall fashion Ray gets to sort them all out while dealing with this colorful group. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all-out

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Adjective

Measure what got shipped, not how many hours a screen stayed unlocked or what the sheer activity is, which is based on keystrokes and mouse movements.

— Adithyan RK, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Lula overcame these obstacles with sheer people power, thanks to a 10 million-person-strong digital army organized over WhatsApp focused on getting his campaign message out.

— Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of sheer

Adjective

As much as the latter two helped to inaugurate the era of online automotive auction houses by setting new standards for thorough listings and seller engagements, the excitement of real-time bidding in person undoubtedly bolsters values even further.

— Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
Perhaps most importantly, start the process of shopping for providers and policies now as thorough research and analysis will boost your chances of finding the most suitable policy for you and your beneficiaries.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of thorough

Adjective

Spring water had to be channeled to collection areas, and then toward Solomon’s Pools, an extensive water-storage complex built south of Bethlehem.

— Michele Chabin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
After being closed for extensive renovations, the property is planning a grand re-opening for Spring 2025.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adverb

Metz always saw it as an amazing tool and biological specimen that had just been completely ignored.

— Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
The werewolf’s victims reappear in hallucinations completely drenched in blood, while the hugely likable Griffin Dunne exits in spectacular fashion, totally ripped to shreds.

— Vulture Editors, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of completely

Adjective

In the primary, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee courted Ford for a possible endorsement but ultimately found policy differences with him, Ford said, including his declining to support unconditional military aid to Israel.

— Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
The word agape means selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional love.

— Josh Taylor, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of unconditional

Adjective

Lead author Samantha Gilbert-Janizek expanded the model to include those missing systems, creating a more complete picture of how chemicals move throughout a rocky planet.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
As the Moon joins Mars in Leo, creative courage may arrive before complete confidence.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

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