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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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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
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2025
Captain America stopping the sale to some unknown criminal buyer has saved the diplomatic proposal from becoming an all-out disaster.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
Ryan Morik, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025
Its eight-shade lineup is entirely nude, so go forth and try 'em all out to find your perfect shade.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Markets moved sharply lower at the opening bell on Wall Street, although stocks seemed to be avoiding the all-out rout some analysts were expecting.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2025
Captain America stopping the sale to some unknown criminal buyer has saved the diplomatic proposal from becoming an all-out disaster.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
Adverb
To settle it all out, the Utah Jazz acquired Jalen Hood-Schifino and two second-round picks.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025
Its eight-shade lineup is entirely nude, so go forth and try 'em all out to find your perfect shade.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out
Adjective
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Maybe her semi-see-through outfit spoke to that even more loudly than the song, as a salute to sheer endurance.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Orly Nail Lacquer On Sale 10% off $9 Buy Now On Amazon This Orly Nail Lacquer comes in a few sheer nude shades, perfect for an American manicure.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2025
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After a thorough makeover and the construction of seven new hotel rooms, The Viewpoint reopened in 2023.—
Marquita K. Harris,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Since 2014, Ukraine has been subjected to a level of violence and criminality that reflects Russia’s utter contempt for the laws of armed conflict.—
The Editors,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
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United went on to end the 2021-22 campaign in utter turmoil, with players in revolt and Ralf Rangnick as interim manager, but still placed sixth.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In our conversation, Onah pushed back on reports of extensive reshoots impacting his vision.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
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Officials said the blaze caused extensive damage to the building, with flames burning through its roof.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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No matter the qualities of an apartment, Munden said the best place for a dog is with an owner willing to give unconditional love to the canine.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Families should expect to see themes around empathy, unconditional love, overcoming trials, and taking hold of responsibility.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The complete Shielding Suit, including jacket and pants, costs $5,290.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Fried was talking about 1978, when Guidry also had a 1.74 ERA in 35 starts, including 16 complete games and nine shutouts.—
Brendan Kuty,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Stats TFLs 7 Sacks 5 QB hits 10 Pressure rate 14.2% Snap rate 47.4% Eagles DT Tier 1 5 Chris Godwin Age: 29 Height: 6-1 Weight: 209 Godwin was on an absolute heater through seven games of 2024 and en route to a career year before a gruesome ankle dislocation ended his season and required surgery.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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During the English-comprehension section, which requires absolute silence, air-traffic control suspends all takeoffs and landings.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits will help attract and retain talent.—
Anthony Milewski,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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While cost-cutting measures can be beneficial, the current approach lacks any transparent methodology or comprehensive impact analysis.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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