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as in everywhere
in every place or in all places
I've looked all over—even outside—and I can't find my other shoe
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as in all
to a full extent or degree
his writing style is his mentor's all over
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as in underlying
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Recent Examples of all over
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
13 Jan. 2026
Jake returns to 2011 with the intention of going back to 1960 and doing it all over again, this time without making the mistakes that led to Sadie's death.
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
Crafted from rigid denim with an allover floral garden print, the jacket ($150) features a faux leather collar, long sleeves and a full-zip front closure, while the matching jeans ($80) include a classic five-pocket design and an embroidered Met logo on the left leg.
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Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Dec. 2025
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The video is all over Instagram, and has racked up more than 3 million views.
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Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
13 Jan. 2026
Jake returns to 2011 with the intention of going back to 1960 and doing it all over again, this time without making the mistakes that led to Sadie's death.
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Along with the statement necklace, Queen Camilla wore a royal blue lace midi dress with allover floral embroidery throughout.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
Crafted from rigid denim with an allover floral garden print, the jacket ($150) features a faux leather collar, long sleeves and a full-zip front closure, while the matching jeans ($80) include a classic five-pocket design and an embroidered Met logo on the left leg.
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Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all over
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The retro ensemble caught the attention of fans and press everywhere.
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Pull-on pants are everywhere this summer, offering a welcome alternative to uncomfortable, constrictive options.
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The Panthers followed with back-to-back championships immediately after Gudas’ departure and show no signs of slowing down, even if injuries kept them out of the playoffs all together last season.
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Without rigorous normalization governance, inconsistencies in how the same underlying reality is represented across feeds produce systematic noise that no model can fully overcome.
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Beyond just being a nuisance, phorid flies can also be an indicator of more serious underlying issues in your home.
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He's played with some incredible guards and centers throughout his 10-year career, but none quite like Maxey, Edgecombe and Embiid.
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Princess Diana has long been the subject of exhibitions—but maybe never one quite like this.
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Instead, their ranges formed what researchers describe as a mosaic of separate, non-overlapping distributions.
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There were four short docs released under the SNL50 banner, plus Questlove’s Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music and Brent Hodge’s Downey Wrote That, all on Peacock and boasting myriad overlapping talking heads, filming locations and generally celebratory approaches to the beloved sketch show.
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The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
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Do not try to relight or retrieve fireworks that have not fully ignited.
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Rodríguez said authorities have recorded 862 aftershocks since the main quakes and confirmed that 189 buildings collapsed completely nationwide, the vast majority in La Guaira, the coastal state that suffered the worst destruction.
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The office didn’t completely save records with state archives as required by law.
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A lot of couples just don’t attend cocktail hour because of photos and that’s totally fine.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story will reach new heights this week with a totally low-key two-day wedding bash at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
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“All over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20over. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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