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
Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
The team is led by another Olympian, Grace McCallum, who is No. 1 in the nation on bars, No. 7 on beam, No. 8 in the all-around, and No. 17 on floor.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Dolidze 2 Predictions And Picks Roman Dolidze is the better all-around fighter in this contest.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
That same ankle slowed him down at the start of spring, but he’s swung a good bat in Cactus League action and is expected to be one of the best all-around catchers in the sport.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Our team of product testers consider All-Clad the all-around best brand of cookware for a reason.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
The team is led by another Olympian, Grace McCallum, who is No. 1 in the nation on bars, No. 7 on beam, No. 8 in the all-around, and No. 17 on floor.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Dolidze 2 Predictions And Picks Roman Dolidze is the better all-around fighter in this contest.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
That same ankle slowed him down at the start of spring, but he’s swung a good bat in Cactus League action and is expected to be one of the best all-around catchers in the sport.
—Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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The membership gives you unlimited access to thousands of streaming audiobooks, original audio productions, and exclusive podcasts.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Get unlimited access to journalism that fuels your curiosity, passion and ambition.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Their presence in Maine’s waters suggests a healthy marine environment, which could be beneficial for the overall ecosystem.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Episode 6’s revelations put the viewer very much in Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon) and Chelsea’s (Aimee Lou Wood) POV, assessing the brothers’ overall dynamic with morbid fascination.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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The company positions the G1 as a versatile machine capable of handling challenging, repetitive tasks across various settings, including homes, factories and hospitals.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Amazon’s fashion section is packed with versatile spring maxi dresses, including breezy styles with gorgeous florals, timeless silhouettes, dramatic sleeves, and tiered skirts.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Suter is a pending unrestricted free agent and is sitting at 21 goals.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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As of now, Myles Turner, Brook Lopez, D’Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley are among the best players who are set to become unrestricted free agents this summer.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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This shift helped to support a general festive culture, as laity found creative ways to fund their local churches.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Mar. 2025
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Nash retired from basketball in 2014 but then served as the general manager for the Canadian men's national team and became the coaching consultant with the Golden State Warriors.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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