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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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2
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
Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
President Donald Trump has come to the defense of Attorney General Pam Bondi amid an all-out revolt among his MAGA base over the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
—ABC News, 14 July 2025
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
The refreshing coconut water balanced out the sourness of the pickle and lemon juice, and the agave added just the right touch of sweetness to round it all out.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 5 July 2025
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Adjective
Though most discussion about such a conflict centers on an all-out Chinese invasion, the C.S.I.S. war game was built around what many observers regard as a more likely scenario: a blockade, designed to box out the American Navy and squeeze Taiwan into submission.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
President Donald Trump has come to the defense of Attorney General Pam Bondi amid an all-out revolt among his MAGA base over the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
—ABC News, 14 July 2025
Adverb
Rounding it all out are surround sound, Lutron lighting, and water-filtration systems, plus an elevator that travels to each floor.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 July 2025
The refreshing coconut water balanced out the sourness of the pickle and lemon juice, and the agave added just the right touch of sweetness to round it all out.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out
Adjective
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The sheer number of workers who are undocumented immigrants make the effect of widespread raids more pronounced.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
21 July 2025
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In a picture at a piano, Alexa wore a pink, sheer dress that opened at her stomach, signifying that the couple was expecting a girl.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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One of the key panels of the conference highlighted the importance of this efficient, effective, and thorough communication across the organization.—
Mena Mirhom,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Rebuilding company trust requires honest leadership, true accountability and a thorough examination of the company’s values — and whether they’re being lived or merely listed on the company website.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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After the huge success of the single-player Hogwarts Legacy and the utter disaster that was the live-service Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the demand from David Zaslav at the top was…more live-service games.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Maybe this season’s utter collapse will be a wakeup call.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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However, its extensive amount of green space hasn’t always been a reality for the city.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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The Interview, Part One In this two-part discussion, Rockwell reflects on his extensive career and speaks to the many considerations that go into designing a restaurant.—
Sofia Perez,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The pilot program will provide unconditional cash payments of $600 per month for 18 months to hundreds of pregnant women in their first or second trimesters, as well as $750 per month to 21-year-olds who have spent time in the foster care system.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Ukraine demands an unconditional halt to fighting; Russia, on the other hand, refuses a ceasefire due its ability to press its current battlefield advantage and a benign stance from President Trump; although his position appears to have shifted somewhat against Russia recently.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Construction is about 20% complete, and the building is on track to open for the 2026-27 school year, said Lippman, the CEO of Carmen Schools.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Speaking of music: No trip to Memphis is complete without stops at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Sun Studio and Graceland.—
Sal Vaglica,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Instead, all the chatter on that October 2005 morning was focused on the absolute madman chain-smoking and mainlining coffee to a degree never witnessed before.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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To see the process and attention to detail required was an absolute joy.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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According to a comprehensive account by David Makovsky in The New Yorker, the agents extracted conclusive evidence from Othman’s computer: Syria was secretly building a plutonium reactor, Al Kibar, with help from North Korea.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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The mini-deal will likely be transformed into a more comprehensive one by late fall.—
Devashish Mitra,
Time,
28 July 2025
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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