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
Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
In addition to its scalloped details on the front, its buttery-soft fabric extends all around to smooth your back and underarms, and the seamless edges stay invisible even under tight clothing.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Our expert, Eric Grevstad, praised it for delivering strong all-around performance at a reasonable price in his 2022 review.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
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The following trade idea from NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report sends Kuminga to the Kings, while the Brooklyn Nets also join in to make the money work all around.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
In addition to its scalloped details on the front, its buttery-soft fabric extends all around to smooth your back and underarms, and the seamless edges stay invisible even under tight clothing.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Tustin 3-2 (51) The Tillers turned in an all-around fine performance last week in a 21-7 road win over Yorba Linda.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
Our expert, Eric Grevstad, praised it for delivering strong all-around performance at a reasonable price in his 2022 review.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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If even a third of Africa’s remittance flows shifted onto local-currency stablecoins, households could collectively save billions annually.—
Gwera Kiwana,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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To be sure, boomers collectively have $75 trillion of wealth.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her approach doesn’t mean unlimited candy, but rather building trust around food choices while staying present as a parent.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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ByteDance will be allowed to keep just under 20% and current investors will account for an overall 35%.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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That category accounts for 50% of each NBA team’s overall Future Power Rating, the 0-100 score each team receives to determine its overall ranking.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Muted tones, particularly black and white, offered a sharp and versatile counterbalance.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully Quince has the above—plus, pillows—that are cozy and versatile for daily use.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Thus far, the billionaire philanthropist and author has given $80 million in blind, unrestricted financial support to the nation's largest private scholarship fund for historically Black higher education institutions.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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The researchers say that a powerful AI in the wrong hands could be dangerous if it is used to accelerate machine learning research, resulting in the creation of more capable and unrestricted AI models.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 Sep. 2025
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The general guideline is for healthy adults to get 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week, along with at least two days of strength training and activities to improve balance.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Expecting heavy rain, Joey, a general contractor and project manager, decided to work from home.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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