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
Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2025
Now, almost every player with size and a semblance of an all-around skill set gets compared to Durant.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
In an all-around phenomenal year for North Crowley athletics, the girls’ basketball program continued to meet a high standard with a deep playoff run in Texas’ largest classification.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2025
The women improved to 21-5 overall by riding a hustling defense and a strong all-around game from point guard Kaylee Byon to a 56-51 win.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
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With video and photo capabilities that stack up well against competitors like the Nikon Z8 and Canon R5 Mark II, the S1R II is a great all-around camera for those looking to shoot both high-resolution still and video.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2025
Now, almost every player with size and a semblance of an all-around skill set gets compared to Durant.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
In an all-around phenomenal year for North Crowley athletics, the girls’ basketball program continued to meet a high standard with a deep playoff run in Texas’ largest classification.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Feb. 2025
The women improved to 21-5 overall by riding a hustling defense and a strong all-around game from point guard Kaylee Byon to a 56-51 win.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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Get one year of unlimited digital access for only $3.33 $1.50 per month.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2025
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The cPanel server interface is well-documented and easy to use, and every one of their plans offer unlimited email service.—
John Mihaly,
PCMAG,
25 Feb. 2025
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Treating STIs also improves your overall health and can help stop the spread of STIs to your partner.8 A Quick Review Vaginal ulcers are small sores or bumps on your vaginal or vulvar area.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Here, the brand used an intricate filtration method to eliminate any residual grains within the paint that could potentially mar the overall aesthetic.—
Cait Bazemore,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Nine West Renold Loafers Loafers have made the rounds in Hollywood recently; the versatile style has popped up in looks from Demi Moore, Helen Mirren, and Taylor Swift, to name a few.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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His versatile career cemented his status as one of the greatest actors of his generation.—
Megan Cartwright,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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As a seller, the club is open to moving its pending unrestricted free agents — provided the returns are sufficiently enticing.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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Trading Thuney gives the Chiefs, who had 20 unrestricted free agents heading into this offseason, more resources to sign Smith and those other players.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Mavericks have endured a number of injuries to their roster, and the loss of Dončić is something no one saw coming due to the ownership and general manager Nico Harrison.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The early feedback on the mushrooming bond between Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and coach Ben Johnson is positive.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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