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
Clint Davis, People.com, 6 June 2025
Nico Hoerner Don’t let the lack of home runs deter from evaluating Hoerner’s all-around game.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
An under the radar offseason addition originally expected to do little more than provide catching depth behind Connor Wong, Narvaez has emerged as one of the best all-around catchers in the game through the first third of his rookie season.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
That said, newer, faster, and all-around better products have begun to hit the market again.
—Christopher Null, Wired News, 4 June 2025
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It’s got just one open compartment with a cotton lining and is secured with an all-around zipper.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 6 June 2025
Nico Hoerner Don’t let the lack of home runs deter from evaluating Hoerner’s all-around game.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
An under the radar offseason addition originally expected to do little more than provide catching depth behind Connor Wong, Narvaez has emerged as one of the best all-around catchers in the game through the first third of his rookie season.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 June 2025
That said, newer, faster, and all-around better products have begun to hit the market again.
—Christopher Null, Wired News, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
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The city’s incentive goes beyond what state law allows by letting property owners build a potentially unlimited number of such units.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Today’s market is neither hot nor cold, so the present asking price decay curve likely resembles the overall average.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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According to an analysis from the University of Chicago’s Center for Effective Government, this will boost overall participation and reduce racial and economic disparities.—
Sharon Sewell-Fairman,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Miller is a versatile forward with the ability to scale the lineup and play center or wing.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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With their slightly smoky flavor and medium heat level, these peppers are highly versatile.—
Elena Valeriote,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The Heat has until June 29 to decide on that team option, with Johnson becoming an unrestricted free agent if Miami chooses to bypass the option.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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After one year with the New York Knicks, veteran journeyman Landry Shamet is once again an unrestricted free agent.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Pecans Pecans — as well as nuts in general — are a great item to buy in bulk at Costco.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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One former board member was Bean’s secretary, who had donated money to his wife’s campaigns for Knox County circuit, general sessions and juvenile court clerk, according to Betty Bean and local news reports at the time.—
Paige Pfleger,
ProPublica,
7 June 2025
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