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
Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Considered a gymnastics legend, Retton became the first American woman to win a gold medal in her sport's individual all-around competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 27 May 2025
The offense made sure to back up Yamamoto’s contributions, too, riding the momentum from Ohtani’s first-pitch home run to a productive all-around performance against the Guardians (29-24) and their hard-throwing starter, Gavin Williams.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Retton is the first American woman to win a gold medal in individual all-around gymnastics.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 May 2025
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The Stanford Gymnastics commit finished second in the all-around qualifications behind Esposito, leading her team to a fourth-place finish.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Considered a gymnastics legend, Retton became the first American woman to win a gold medal in her sport's individual all-around competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 27 May 2025
The offense made sure to back up Yamamoto’s contributions, too, riding the momentum from Ohtani’s first-pitch home run to a productive all-around performance against the Guardians (29-24) and their hard-throwing starter, Gavin Williams.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Retton is the first American woman to win a gold medal in individual all-around gymnastics.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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The panel ruled that Trump did not have the authority to impose unlimited tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which gives presidents the power to impose sanctions during national emergencies.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Create your free account and enjoy unlimited access — free for 7 days.—
Choe Sang-Hun,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Who could Golden State target with the No. 41 overall pick?—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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These micro-interactions throughout your day can significantly impact your overall sense of connection and well-being while working remotely.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Kiner-Falefa would be the most versatile option at the deadline for the Yankees.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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While the price might seem steep for a meat thermometer, it's built to last, easy to clean and versatile enough that the whole family can get some use out of it.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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The Heat has until June 29 to decide on that team option, with Johnson becoming an unrestricted free agent if Miami chooses to bypass the option.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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After one year with the New York Knicks, veteran journeyman Landry Shamet is once again an unrestricted free agent.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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One former board member was Bean’s secretary, who had donated money to his wife’s campaigns for Knox County circuit, general sessions and juvenile court clerk, according to Betty Bean and local news reports at the time.—
Paige Pfleger,
ProPublica,
7 June 2025
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Pecans Pecans — as well as nuts in general — are a great item to buy in bulk at Costco.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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