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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also all-round
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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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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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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
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Many are drought-tolerant, thrive in a variety of soil conditions, and are all-around low-maintenance plants.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
For Joe Staple, of Coral Springs, it’s been team captain Aleksander Barkov, one of the NHL’s best all-around players and active in the community.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
After a great all-around 2024-25 NBA season, the rumor mill is suggesting that the Knicks could blow some things up during the offseason.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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But on a night of all-around excellence from the Dodgers, no one impressed quite like the man who endures as the most familiar, and foundational, face of the franchise.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Many are drought-tolerant, thrive in a variety of soil conditions, and are all-around low-maintenance plants.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
For Joe Staple, of Coral Springs, it’s been team captain Aleksander Barkov, one of the NHL’s best all-around players and active in the community.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
After a great all-around 2024-25 NBA season, the rumor mill is suggesting that the Knicks could blow some things up during the offseason.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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Those who subscribe will get unlimited access to the BBC’s news articles, feature stories and the 24/7 livestream of the BBC News channel.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
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Sure, the Dodgers entered Friday winners of 13 of their last 17, tied for the best overall record in baseball and leading the National League West by six games.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Riley Greene, the fifth overall pick in the 2019 draft, has led the way with a 2.6 bWAR (Wins Above Replacement per Baseball Reference).—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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The 6-9 forward is a McDonald’s All-American and Gatorade player of the year for Virginia with versatile skills.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle are two of the clubs credited with an interest in signing Acheampong, the versatile defender who made 12 first-team appearances for Chelsea across all competitions last season and started their 3-0 win over ES Tunis in the FIFA Club World Cup on Tuesday.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Since Lillard was scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in 2027, that means Milwaukee will be forced to deal with this salary burden until the summer of 2030.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In the wake of three-point shooting forward Duncan Robinson’s decision to exercise the early-termination in his contract for next season to become an unrestricted free agent, the Miami Heat enters free agency with a bit of flexibility to improve its roster despite nearly having a full roster.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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The studio is banking on the rapidly growing global anime fandom, particularly in the U.S., where enthusiasm spans general audiences, Hollywood creators, celebrities and businesses.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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The new moon in your sign on January 29 will bring forward a fresh start in your finances as well as your life in general.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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