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as in everywhere
in every place or in all places
I've looked all over—even outside—and I can't find my other shoe
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as in all
to a full extent or degree
his writing style is his mentor's all over
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as in underlying
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Recent Examples of all over
Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
They’re located all over the body and involved in cellular functioning, Cohen said.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Sep. 2022
Take, for example, the resurgence of the allover pattern room.
—Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 25 May 2022
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Adverb
While their Kennebec Cabin Company headquarters is located in their hometown of Manchester, Maine, the group works to restore historic properties all over the state.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
They’re located all over the body and involved in cellular functioning, Cohen said.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Its door has a high-arched frame and a decorative allover circular pattern made from plastic.
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Sep. 2022
Take, for example, the resurgence of the allover pattern room.
—Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 25 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all over
Adverb
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Challenge yourself to reach out to your legislators and ask them to uphold the value of diversity and encourage equity and inclusion everywhere.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Their defense is fast everywhere, and Vic Fangio probably is the best defensive coordinator there is.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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In the meantime, guests can see the manatees at The Seas with Nemo and Friends and learn all about the species and how to help protect them.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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From pandemics to global politics, from chance meetings that lead to a sale to near misses that lead to lost opportunities — the luck factors, good or bad, are all around.—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Comprehensive Diagnostics One of the hallmarks of medical retreats is the use of advanced diagnostic tools to uncover underlying health issues.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Treating the underlying condition will improve your electrolyte balance.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
13 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Even if your skin is quite resilient, the best body washes for sensitive skin can benefit all skin types for their soothing, usually minimalist formulations.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2025
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But if chocolate itself keeps quite well, a high-end bonbon is far less predictable.—
Matthew Korfhage,
WIRED,
15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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The cabinet is now charged with drafting a policy statement - a broad outline of the upcoming government’s approach and priorities - and will then need a vote of confidence from Lebanon’s parliament to be fully empowered.—
Reuters,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to the ship's mobility, the captain can adjust the location for clear skies, ensuring an unparalleled viewing experience as the moon fully obscures the sun.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Again, the superposed vector can be decomposed into its constituents.—
Anil Ananthaswamy,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Apr. 2023
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Like entanglement, the superposed states essential to its power are fragile, collapsing when measured or otherwise perturbed by the outside world.—
Gabriel Popkin,
Science | AAAS,
3 June 2021
Adverb
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Imagine what your countertops would like like totally free of cords, appliances, and clutter.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Yet unlike last year, which was a triumphal progress for Oppenheimer, no movie totally dominated the ceremony at the Royal Festival Hall.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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For those unfamiliar with the Richard Linklater trilogy, the characters end up playing out their star signs perfectly: Scorpio (Jesse) is loyal to a fault, intensely romantic, dramatic, and even obsessive.—
Erika W. Smith,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Anthony Mackie has been confirmed as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Daytona 500, a role that lines up perfectly with the lead-up to the release of his new movie, Captain America: Brave New World.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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