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
Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
Deadline can reveal the first trailer for the radical love story revolving around Suzanne and undocumented migrant Osmane, whose relationship provokes a wave of anger and indignation all around them, forcing them to resist.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
In the Northeastern Conference, Connor Chiarello had an explosive all-around performance, finishing with 22 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and five steals as Swampscott defeated Saugus 62-53.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
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After all, when that 1890 study was conducted, curlers used stone from all around Scotland, the sport’s birthplace.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
Deadline can reveal the first trailer for the radical love story revolving around Suzanne and undocumented migrant Osmane, whose relationship provokes a wave of anger and indignation all around them, forcing them to resist.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Everyone who pays attention knows that Lehkonen is an excellent, all-around player and an integral part of the Avalanche machine.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
In the Northeastern Conference, Connor Chiarello had an explosive all-around performance, finishing with 22 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and five steals as Swampscott defeated Saugus 62-53.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
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The group of hyperscalers, which also includes Amazon, Meta and Microsoft, are projected to collectively spend close to $700 billion in 2026.—
Seema Mody,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fortune 500 companies led by Black CEOs collectively generated $412 billion in total revenues and had a combined market value of $428 billion.—
Cheyann Harris,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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Texas is the bastion of common sense, law and order, and the land of unlimited opportunity.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Adding dark chocolate to your diet is an easy and delicious way to support heart, brain, and overall health.—
Mura Dominko,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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That, plus distinct green (herbs) and black (pepper) flecks, made this contender feel higher-end, inspiring us to declare Trader Joe’s the best ranch dressing overall.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rice middlins is a versatile dish with a hearty texture and nutty flavor.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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What’s more, embroidered bedding is versatile for a variety of bedroom styles.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Though framed as a request for information, Levine’s letter signals that Florida’s campaign against accrediting bodies — once focused on general university oversight — is expanding into medicine, one of the most tightly regulated sectors of higher education.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The second would be how friendly people are along King Drive in general.—
Kynala Phillips,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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They're exhausted by the constant airing of grievances having little to do with what's actually going on in the country, and by the broad generalizations about, well, everything, that ignore context, nuance and facts to promote a political viewpoint.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her analysis further suggests that a sanctions-relief agreement that leaves Iran’s broader capabilities intact could stabilize the regime at a moment of internal pressure while preserving its military leverage.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Credit is due to the series' expressive, ever-adaptable Minions and their adorably garbled language, as well as Steve Carell's voice work as Gru, the supervillain at the heart of the story.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Feb. 2026
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Others suggest that borrowing strategies from biology may offer the most efficient path toward adaptable, resilient machines.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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McMillian is going to command top-scale money, if not in the form of an extension this offseason, then a year from now as an impending unrestricted free agent.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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But with K’Lavon Chaisson an unrestricted free agent, the answer for where the Pats need the most help is edge rusher.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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