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
Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025
While Finn’s all-around ability doesn’t surprise Lincoln-Way West coach Ryan White, who’s had the 5-foot-7 Finn on the varsity roster since freshman year, one transformation has been key.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
The uninterrupted moment continued with the national anthem, as Fox Sports showed scenes of both sidelines, the crowd and the all-around patriotism that was seen in Tampa Bay.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
The win, the Lakers’ seventh in their last nine games, was one of the team’s better all-around performances outside of 19 turnovers against Atlanta’s aggressive perimeter defense.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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Mack, a 6-2 sophomore from Harvard, has had a similar all-around impact with 14.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists, shooting 39.7% from beyond the arc.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025
While Finn’s all-around ability doesn’t surprise Lincoln-Way West coach Ryan White, who’s had the 5-foot-7 Finn on the varsity roster since freshman year, one transformation has been key.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
The uninterrupted moment continued with the national anthem, as Fox Sports showed scenes of both sidelines, the crowd and the all-around patriotism that was seen in Tampa Bay.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
The win, the Lakers’ seventh in their last nine games, was one of the team’s better all-around performances outside of 19 turnovers against Atlanta’s aggressive perimeter defense.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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Additional perks include unlimited access to the Aurea Spa Thermal Suite, 24-hour butler service, concierge services, and VIP entry and exit at all ports of call.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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In overall interest and most other ways, this is definitely the warmup act to Chiefs-Bills, but intriguing nonetheless.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Known for their higher uninsured rates due to the lack of Medicaid expansion, these states could see increases in health care costs and a decrease in overall health security for millions of Americans.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Using art to 'promote the richness and uniqueness of Black beauty' As a versatile impressionist and realist, Fatai's work has now been featured in exhibitions and museums within Nigeria and around the word.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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The versatile pieces eschew heavy logos, but are crafted with performance fabrics and capabilities, and can be layered with pieces from the mainline collection.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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Thomas, an unrestricted free agent in 2025, received a core designation from the Sun on Jan. 17 which gives a team exclusive negotiating rights and guarantees a player at least a one-year super-max contract.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
28 Jan. 2025
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Free agents The Bills have 11 players eligible to become unrestricted free agents.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2025
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Could general manager Brian Cashman go a different route and add another ace by trading for San Diego Padres hurler Dylan Cease?—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is like the relentless sharp in your fantasy league who always seems a step ahead.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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