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
1
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
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
That doesn’t even mention Coffey’s 11-for-12 shooting from the free throw line in the second half to never let Taconic back within a seven-point deficit, nor Will Bostrom’s all-around play on both ends.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
This solid, portable sprayer does an excellent all-around job for most gardeners without too big of a lawn.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Amazon reviewers praise the V11 as a good all-around machine that can handle just about any kind of major or minor cleanup, with superior battery life compared to the competitors.
—Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Everyone sees just the antics on the sideline, but that dude is just an all-around, great coach.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
That doesn’t even mention Coffey’s 11-for-12 shooting from the free throw line in the second half to never let Taconic back within a seven-point deficit, nor Will Bostrom’s all-around play on both ends.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
This solid, portable sprayer does an excellent all-around job for most gardeners without too big of a lawn.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Amazon reviewers praise the V11 as a good all-around machine that can handle just about any kind of major or minor cleanup, with superior battery life compared to the competitors.
—Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 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,
10 Mar. 2025
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Get unlimited digital access to Vogue, including the March issue featuring Sabrina Carpenter for $3 $1.25/month for one year.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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Watkins was a raw, though scratchy, wide forward, prolific at youth team level but erratic in his overall game.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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What do these cuts mean for the millions of students who rely on federal financial aid, the schools that depend on federal funding, and the overall health of the U.S. education system?—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The few hundred square feet may seem significantly less spacious compared to a traditional, single family home, but the tiny house plan offers versatile options to make the most of your space.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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Penske’s partner in the race team was a bright engineer from Brown University, Mark Donohue, who would go on to become one of the most accomplished and versatile drivers of the 1960s and early 1970s.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article The new NFL year officially began at 3 p.m. Wednesday, and the negotiating window for unrestricted free agents opened at 11 a.m. Monday.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Well, the team still has several unrestricted free agents available on the open market.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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The governor, a Greenwich Democrat and fiscal moderate, also has had both education and general government aid in his crosshairs in recent years, CCM charges.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Last season, the Royals inducted Jackson alongside former general managers Cedric Tallis and John Schuerholz.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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