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
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025
Missing Davis, the Mavericks' best all-around player, will hurt mightily.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
The Eufy Video Smart Lock provides all-around security at your front door.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
There's also the launch of The Martha Stewart Channel, which ushers in the spring season with a mix of gardening, cooking, and all-around good living.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Milos Uzan has 169 assists and 62 3-pointers as an all-around threat at point guard.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025
Missing Davis, the Mavericks' best all-around player, will hurt mightily.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
The Eufy Video Smart Lock provides all-around security at your front door.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
There's also the launch of The Martha Stewart Channel, which ushers in the spring season with a mix of gardening, cooking, and all-around good living.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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Now through May 4, entrees start at $14.99 and come with unlimited soup or salad + breadsticks.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s overall job approval is also underwater, with 51% of respondents expressing disapproval and 44% expressing approval.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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When tasked with detailing one important notion regarding maternal health and the overall health of Black women, Dr. King declares that optimizing one’s well-being should not start at pregnancy.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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Metallics—especially gold and silver—are easy to wear like neutrals, making this pair of heels a versatile addition to your shoe wardrobe.—
Nina Derwin,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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The versatile spray is also designed to help with redness, itching, cuts, and minor burns.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Nuggets arrived at another crossroads last offseason when Kentavious Caldwell-Pope became an unrestricted free agent.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article The new NFL year officially began March 12, and the negotiating window for unrestricted free agents opened March 10.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Primaries not needed Spanberger and Earle-Sears can both skip competing in a primary and will instead head straight into the general face-off.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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This year is a defining one for Verbeek, who became a first-time NHL general manager in February 2022 after being an acolyte to Steve Yzerman in Tampa Bay and Detroit.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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