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
Adjective
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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William Gale, co-director of the Tax Policy Center, a joint venture of think tanks the Brookings Institution and the Urban Institute, believes lawmakers will reach some compromise to continue some sort of cap, since passing no legislation would result in the deduction reverting to unlimited.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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And this Elevation Plus Backpack, 30 percent off, continues to be our favorite backpack from Samsonite thus far, thanks to its expansion capabilities, durability, and overall comfort.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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The mental health hospital, which received one of the largest cuts in the overall bill, is likely to be at the center of discussions.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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The versatile and super simple formula might just replace your go-to pound cake at the next potluck.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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His relative breakthrough in 2024 — career-best four sacks in nine games before suffering a season-ending injury — speaks to his pass-rushing upside, but his transition to the NFL could begin as a versatile core piece for new special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Many complain about a lack of tort reform, unrestricted attorney advertising or litigation funding, all of which contribute significantly to the scam.—
Robert Tyson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Some of the unrestricted money is tied up in illiquid assets, such as in hedge funds, private equity and real estate that can’t be easily sold.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Even in high school, but especially college-level, teaching general courses like psychology or sociology usually require a master’s or doctorate-level degree.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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This misguided individual, as well as others, hold a general population accountable for the actions of an entire nation.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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