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
Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
Here’s what to look for: Includes 27 vitamins and minerals to enhance nutrition
Smooth consistency when mixed with water
Higher cost per serving
Flavors may be too rich for some
Huel Complete Protein powder is a solid all-around option for anyone looking for a balanced, quick nutrition boost.
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 30 Jan. 2025
Since The Barefoot Contessa premiered in 2002, pro chef and all-around professional entertainer Ina Garten has taught us a thing or two about food.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
As the only Bruin who competed in the all-around, Campbell took the crown with a total score of 39.400, which included a season-high 9.925 on vault.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
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Each squad featured two of the top four all-around gymnasts in the Big Ten, and each had a gymnast ranked in the top three of an event entering the meet.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Feb. 2025
Here’s what to look for: Includes 27 vitamins and minerals to enhance nutrition
Smooth consistency when mixed with water
Higher cost per serving
Flavors may be too rich for some
Huel Complete Protein powder is a solid all-around option for anyone looking for a balanced, quick nutrition boost.
—Jordan Galloway, SELF, 30 Jan. 2025
Since The Barefoot Contessa premiered in 2002, pro chef and all-around professional entertainer Ina Garten has taught us a thing or two about food.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
As the only Bruin who competed in the all-around, Campbell took the crown with a total score of 39.400, which included a season-high 9.925 on vault.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 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,
14 Feb. 2025
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Memberships give you access to both locations, and unlimited classes and yoga at the SouthPark location.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Feb. 2025
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Maryland improved to 20-6 overall and 10-5 in the Big Ten and reached 10 wins in the conference for only the second time in the last five years (11-9 in 2022-23, coach Kevin Willard’s first season).—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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The overall box office is up 22% compared to last year, due in part to the SAG-AFTRA strike that disrupted the 2024 release calendar, according to Dergarabedian.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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This versatile light bulb integrates seamlessly with the Alexa, Google, and SmartThing ecosystems and works with a host of other smart home devices using the U home app and IFTTT applets.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
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The versatile wardrobe essential can be dressed up with black boots or down with canvas sneakers.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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But unlike with Lindgren, a pending unrestricted free agent likely in his last year with New York, the Rangers gave Lafrenière a vote of confidence with his extension in October.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Ferraro, 26, can become an unrestricted free agent once the deal expires in 2026.—
Curtis Pashelka,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres expressed surprise after New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman brought up how Torres wasn’t open to moving to third base last season.—
Brendan Kuty,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The rule requires teams to include two minority candidate during the interview process for head coaching jobs and was later applied to general managers, senior executives and assistant coaches.—
Joseph N. Cooper,
The Conversation,
7 Feb. 2025
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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