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
1
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
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Tatum was terrific before his injury, recording 42 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks in one of the best all-around playoff performances of his NBA career.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
As fans recall, Biles went to Paris to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics with seven medals and returned with four more, including gold in the women's all-around and individual vault final.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 May 2025
This will always result in all-around more understanding, neighborly relationships.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
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Cody, meanwhile, showed off his all-around play once again.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Tatum was terrific before his injury, recording 42 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks in one of the best all-around playoff performances of his NBA career.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
As fans recall, Biles went to Paris to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics with seven medals and returned with four more, including gold in the women's all-around and individual vault final.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 May 2025
This will always result in all-around more understanding, neighborly relationships.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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In their place is the shield, which gives you ample (but not unlimited) ability to simply deflect enemy attacks damage-free.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 May 2025
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Monthly, quarterly and yearly memberships, offering unlimited visits, are available for $30, $90 or $300, respectively.—
Kimberly Dishongh,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2025
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Arkansas earned the No. 4 overall seed for the NCAA Softball Tournament and will host a regional that includes (2) Oklahoma State, (3) Indiana and (4) Saint Louis.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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In a dunk contest in Los Angeles, Gardner soared over eventual NFL No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, now a quarterback with the Chicago Bears.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The singers showcase the Lip Glaze’s versatile shades on their diverse skin tones.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
9 May 2025
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While everything is versatile enough to warrant endless wear, each pick is also under $100.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2025
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Noah Dobson, a restricted free agent who is one year away from unrestricted free-agent status, is another player to watch.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Primary school students are prohibited from using unrestricted generative AI tools on their own, although an instructor may use the tech to assist with teaching, according to the local government report.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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Cellulitis is a general term for an infection of the skin or soft tissue anywhere.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Granlund was averaging approximately 1 point a game for the San Jose Sharks when Stars general manager Jim Nill sent the Sharks first- and third-round picks for Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci on Feb. 1.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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