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
Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Considered a gymnastics legend, Retton became the first American woman to win a gold medal in her sport's individual all-around competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 27 May 2025
The offense made sure to back up Yamamoto’s contributions, too, riding the momentum from Ohtani’s first-pitch home run to a productive all-around performance against the Guardians (29-24) and their hard-throwing starter, Gavin Williams.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Retton is the first American woman to win a gold medal in individual all-around gymnastics.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 May 2025
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The Stanford Gymnastics commit finished second in the all-around qualifications behind Esposito, leading her team to a fourth-place finish.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Considered a gymnastics legend, Retton became the first American woman to win a gold medal in her sport's individual all-around competition at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 27 May 2025
The offense made sure to back up Yamamoto’s contributions, too, riding the momentum from Ohtani’s first-pitch home run to a productive all-around performance against the Guardians (29-24) and their hard-throwing starter, Gavin Williams.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Retton is the first American woman to win a gold medal in individual all-around gymnastics.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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The panel ruled that Trump did not have the authority to impose unlimited tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which gives presidents the power to impose sanctions during national emergencies.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Create your free account and enjoy unlimited access — free for 7 days.—
Choe Sang-Hun,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Muscle mass contributes to your overall weight; BMI cannot differentiate among weight that's due to fat, bone, or muscle.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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Differences Between Fat Loss and Weight Loss Fat loss and weight loss affect your body composition, metabolism, and overall health in different ways.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Kiner-Falefa would be the most versatile option at the deadline for the Yankees.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The classic all-black number with a splash of red via the signal flag is versatile enough to install on virtually any front yard.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
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Many complain about a lack of tort reform, unrestricted attorney advertising or litigation funding, all of which contribute significantly to the scam.—
Robert Tyson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Some of the unrestricted money is tied up in illiquid assets, such as in hedge funds, private equity and real estate that can’t be easily sold.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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This misguided individual, as well as others, hold a general population accountable for the actions of an entire nation.—
Diane Gensler,
Baltimore Sun,
26 May 2025
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Even in high school, but especially college-level, teaching general courses like psychology or sociology usually require a master’s or doctorate-level degree.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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