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
Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 23 Jan. 2025
The acting feels genuine across the board, with Lithgow (who wrestles an impossible-to-geolocate accent) emerging as the most fearless in an all-around daring ensemble, appearing fully naked in his late 70s.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Although his best seasons might be behind him, Turner remains one of the game's best all-around offensive threats.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Both are high-end defenders at their respective positions, and Ramirez in particular adds another dimension to his all-around game with his speed.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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For a monthly cost of $70 (when combined with Xfinity Internet), subscribers will get access to more than 50 channels offering all-around sports and news coverage; in addition to the major broadcast networks, available channels include ESPN, the Big Ten Network, FS1, CNN, MSNBC and Fox News.
—Rebecca Iannucci, TVLine, 23 Jan. 2025
The acting feels genuine across the board, with Lithgow (who wrestles an impossible-to-geolocate accent) emerging as the most fearless in an all-around daring ensemble, appearing fully naked in his late 70s.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Although his best seasons might be behind him, Turner remains one of the game's best all-around offensive threats.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Both are high-end defenders at their respective positions, and Ramirez in particular adds another dimension to his all-around game with his speed.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Subscribe now to support our journalism and get unlimited access to our coverage.—
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 2 Feb. 2025.
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