all told

Definition of all toldnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all told
Adverb
  • But the court also said the people facing deportation must pursue their cases individually where they are being held, under what are called habeas petitions, rather than collectively, under what is called a class action.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • After July 4, parents, guardians, grandparents and others can collectively contribute up to $5,000 a year in after-tax dollars up until the year before the beneficiary turns 18.
    Jessica Dickler,Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Adverb
  • Polls overall anticipate a tight race, including a June 19 survey by the news site Zeteo showing DeGette trailing Kiros 41% to 36%.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • The results showed positive effects on elementary school student’s reading skills overall, although effectiveness depended on the features of the tool.
    Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Adverb
  • Other things like the ‘cool blue’ ambient lighting all around the dashboard are neat touches as well.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • One of my favorite things to do each morning was pedal to breakfast in the shade of giant palm trees with the smell of flowering hibiscus all around.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
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“All told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20told. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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