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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
Grandpa got the all-out support of the family when he decided to remarry at age 72
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as in thorough
trying all possibilities
an all-out effort to break open the door
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as in full steam ahead
with all power or resources being used
went all out for her New Year's Eve party—she even had fireworks!
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Recent Examples of all-out
Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Correspondence among Kim, Pelletier, Abrams, and Wolff suggests that, in the hectic days and hours before a book deadline, an already collaborative creative process could become an all-out emergency.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Larry Stansbury, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
Already automakers are touting their holiday/year-end clearance sales promotions, with dealerships and salespeople expected to go all out to strike deals to both clear excess inventory and to qualify for bonuses for meeting year-end sales goals.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Although the Cold War prevented the full establishment of the new order, over time the two competing alliances of NATO and the Warsaw Pact found ways to deal with each other and avoid all-out nuclear war.
—Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Correspondence among Kim, Pelletier, Abrams, and Wolff suggests that, in the hectic days and hours before a book deadline, an already collaborative creative process could become an all-out emergency.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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To help us all out, Isabelle McLeod, aesthetician and founder of Isabelle McLeod Aesthetics, and Dr. Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD FAAD, a dermatologist based in Miami, tells ESSENCE how to properly exfoliate your face the correct way.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
Already automakers are touting their holiday/year-end clearance sales promotions, with dealerships and salespeople expected to go all out to strike deals to both clear excess inventory and to qualify for bonuses for meeting year-end sales goals.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out
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The sheer scale of the Los Angeles fires and the prominence of the location have delivered an unprecedented amount of eyeballs to the young platform.Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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But the sheer scale of what melodic techno DJ, producer, visual artist and visionary Anyma has created at Sphere Las Vegas is something to be experienced first hand.Danny Klein, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025
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He’s been thorough and I’ve been told by folks in the know that getting finances in line to make moves he’s wanted to complete has not been an issue for him.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Another thorough review of the film is planned for early this week.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Regardless, seeing this skeleton crew fully come together and rely on each other after their ups and downs is an utter delight.Ian Stokes, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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At their best, game shows have always been defined by their juxtaposition of genuine stakes and utter ridiculousness.Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025
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While other color correctors boast extensive shades that promise to combat everything from acne scars to redness, Kosas’ Revealer Color Corrector made things simple.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 10 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, locals like former NBCUniversal executive Ron Meyer and Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio have extensive and irreplaceable collections.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the judge said an unconditional discharge—meaning Trump would be immediately released following sentencing, though his conviction would remain on record—may be the best option.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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While perfection may seem like the ideal compliment, unconditional acceptance is worth far more.Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Without a complete picture of a youth’s background, psychologists may be unable to recommend the appropriate level of care, support or supervision.Philip Caldwell, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2025
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Judge Andy Porter denied the suppression motion, and the jury viewed and listened to the complete interview, in which Nixon-Clark admitted firing the Kriss Vector rifle once outside the house.Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2025
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No other sport gets the type of passion and the type of excitement and the type of absolute and complete dedication.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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The second required only one completion, an absolute laser over the middle to DJ Moore for 27 yards to set up Cairo Santos’ game-tying 48-yard field goal as time expired.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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The advanced scouting team kicks things off by gathering intel and putting together comprehensive scouting reports.Dianna Russini, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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While the journey towards comprehensive e-invoicing is ambitious, the EU is well-equipped to achieve its vision of an harmonized VAT ecosystem, with EN 16931 as its foundation.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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