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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
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
According to the news agency, citing two White House officials, the letter raised the plight of thousands of Ukrainian children who have reportedly been abducted by Russian forces since Putin ordered an all-out invasion in February 2022.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
Yet, even wildly fluctuating weather doesn’t seem to be stopping him from figuring it all out on his fifth Open start.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
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Now, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — who was not invited to this summit purportedly discussing his country’s future, nearly four years after Putin’s unprovoked all-out invasion — is headed to the White House for a meeting tomorrow.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
According to the news agency, citing two White House officials, the letter raised the plight of thousands of Ukrainian children who have reportedly been abducted by Russian forces since Putin ordered an all-out invasion in February 2022.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
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Soft sell The Valkyries are past the point of going for an all out fire sale.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
Yet, even wildly fluctuating weather doesn’t seem to be stopping him from figuring it all out on his fifth Open start.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out
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The look was finished with a silk tulle veil, crystal beaded Manolo Blahnik satin sandals and a pair of sheer elbow gloves.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Founder Samantha Brett emphasizes layering SPF over makeup, with formulas like their Beauty Screen Mineral Tints providing SPF50 protection in a sheer, wearable finish.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Key steps like doing thorough keyword analysis, enabling captions for accessibility, crafting clear, meaningful titles and organizing videos by context are essential.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The authors have instead urged that symptoms are best assessed by a thorough clinical history with treatment decisions guided by clinical response and patient preferences.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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The clip, filmed from inside a car, shows the dog with his mouth agape, staring in utter disbelief at the sight outside the window.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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This cookie was soft, nutty, salty, sweet—bite after bite, its utter deliciousness washed over me.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
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The author initially believed that extensive aerobic exercise alone was sufficient for good health, neglecting the importance of diet.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
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There was an extensive police presence, and two SWAT vehicles were on the scene.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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Chris McGrath/Getty Images Just imagine if the Russian leader were to announce not only a commitment to peace but also an unconditional pledge to return the 20,000 Ukrainian children his forces have illegally abducted since the full-scale invasion of February 2022.—
Irwin Redlener,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Osborn sided with the remaining two factions, demanding immediate and unconditional emancipation and boycotting products from places that used slave labor.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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According to The Wall Street Journal, the main house has five bedrooms and is complete with mountain views.—
Kaycee Sloan,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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The dinner will be complete with an award presentation for La Fonda Street owner Robert Encarnación.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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And our absolute best chance of overhearing a signal will come when two of those exoplanets transit at the same moment, putting us in just the right spot to catch stray radio waves.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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As expected, practicing Hemingway’s creative routine in its Parisian provenance was an absolute delight.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
22 Aug. 2025
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Rather than sending resumes alone, Alexander Executive Search provides a comprehensive candidate briefing pack.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Roughly 30,000 records in the directory were explicitly marked as nongovernment, but this label was far from comprehensive.—
Pratheek Rebala,
ProPublica,
21 Aug. 2025
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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