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
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Later that year, Levi claimed bronze on bars at the Asian Championships and earned a respectable 6th place in the all-around.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Last team Arizona Diamondbacks HR 26 OPS+ 121 Christian Walker didn’t get regular playing time in the majors until age 28, but the late-blooming slugger has turned into one of MLB’s best all-around first basemen.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Sol is insightful, magnetic, and an all-around inspiring person.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Biles is the first woman in U.S. Olympic gymnastics to win two all-around gold medals since Vera Čáslavská in 1968.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Later that year, Levi claimed bronze on bars at the Asian Championships and earned a respectable 6th place in the all-around.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Last team Arizona Diamondbacks HR 26 OPS+ 121 Christian Walker didn’t get regular playing time in the majors until age 28, but the late-blooming slugger has turned into one of MLB’s best all-around first basemen.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Sol is insightful, magnetic, and an all-around inspiring person.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
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For a little more, General Admission Plus allows unlimited ins and outs.Steve Baltin, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Blue Jays originally drafted Hoffman as the ninth overall pick in the 2014 MLB draft, but traded him to Colorado in the deal that sent Troy Tulowitzki to Toronto.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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By taking a holistic view of a patient’s circumstances, nurse practitioners can advocate for systemic solutions that improve the overall quality of life.Ann Marie P. Mauro, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Walk right past baggage claim on all your future trips with these versatile and smart packing essentials.Neha Tandon, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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As producers continue to innovate with flavors, cask aging, and sustainability practices, rum is poised to strengthen its position as a versatile and diverse spirit.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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In contrast, those raised with unrestricted access to devices often find social interactions difficult and may exhibit more defiance and disrespect.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Schröder is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, while Finney-Smith could join him by declining his $15.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Since the Chiefs took total control of the division in 2016, the Chargers have employed four head coaches and two general managers, not including interims.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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To accommodate the changes, the general government budget will be reduced, meaning there would be no overall budget increase.Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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