1
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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2
as in thorough
trying all possibilities
an all-out effort to break open the door
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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
CBS News, 18 June 2026
The leaders of the world’s leading industrial economies promised to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and ensure its energy supply, as well as step up international economic pressure on Moscow, as Kyiv’s fight against Russia’s all-out invasion stretches into its fifth year with no end in sight.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Scotland required 17 off the last over and was all out on the last ball for 146.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
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Ukraine hit a major Moscow oil refinery for a second time in a week and disrupted commercial flights at Moscow airports in one of its biggest drone attacks since Russia's all-out invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago, Russian officials said Thursday.
—CBS News, 18 June 2026
The leaders of the world’s leading industrial economies promised to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses and ensure its energy supply, as well as step up international economic pressure on Moscow, as Kyiv’s fight against Russia’s all-out invasion stretches into its fifth year with no end in sight.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Adverb
The VIPs went all out with their attire for the special occasion.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Scotland required 17 off the last over and was all out on the last ball for 146.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out
Adjective
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The Emmys’ producers passing up on even the slightest possibility of a Werner Herzog acceptance speech is sheer lunacy.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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For a few weeks, concerns about skyrocketing housing costs and gentrification, brought on by the city’s increasing popularity as a place to settle down, are taking a back seat to the sheer fun of international soccer.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Give geraniums in garden soil a thorough, slow watering with a watering can or a rain wand on a hose.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2026
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Experts warn that patients should still have in-depth talks with their doctors about whether testosterone therapy could be helpful for them, and doctors should complete thorough evaluations.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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In a social media post Saturday afternoon, the Kansas City Police Department wrote that bags that don’t meet the event’s clear bag policy were diverting law enforcement resources, as those bags have to be thoroughly inspected.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Plan thoroughly, and let structure support freedom.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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The battle that follows — a muddy and mean scrum — is even more ghastly, partly for its utter pointlessness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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All to the utter indifference of a Hollywood that hadn’t even bothered to hear of him.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Iran also committed to open its facilities to extensive international inspections in exchange for the sanctions relief and unfreezing of its foreign assets.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Every gas article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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Yet despite starting at the same time and place and arriving together at the same destination, the two players followed completely different paths to get there.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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However, if the screen reflects bright light or the colors are even slightly off, the creator’s intent is completely lost.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Human rights groups have called for the immediate and unconditional release of Abu Safiya amid reports that he has been denied food and proper medical care and has been subjected to abuse.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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His philosophy centers on the concept of unconditional love.—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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There’s a fitness center for action, a spa for pampering, and for families or groups wanting complete privacy, the exclusive-use Monwana Residence has its own chef, butler, private safari vehicle and guide team.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The county, which released the case files, said the documents do not present the complete picture of what happened.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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