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
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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
Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025
While Finn’s all-around ability doesn’t surprise Lincoln-Way West coach Ryan White, who’s had the 5-foot-7 Finn on the varsity roster since freshman year, one transformation has been key.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
The uninterrupted moment continued with the national anthem, as Fox Sports showed scenes of both sidelines, the crowd and the all-around patriotism that was seen in Tampa Bay.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
The win, the Lakers’ seventh in their last nine games, was one of the team’s better all-around performances outside of 19 turnovers against Atlanta’s aggressive perimeter defense.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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Mack, a 6-2 sophomore from Harvard, has had a similar all-around impact with 14.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists, shooting 39.7% from beyond the arc.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025
While Finn’s all-around ability doesn’t surprise Lincoln-Way West coach Ryan White, who’s had the 5-foot-7 Finn on the varsity roster since freshman year, one transformation has been key.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
The uninterrupted moment continued with the national anthem, as Fox Sports showed scenes of both sidelines, the crowd and the all-around patriotism that was seen in Tampa Bay.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
The win, the Lakers’ seventh in their last nine games, was one of the team’s better all-around performances outside of 19 turnovers against Atlanta’s aggressive perimeter defense.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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Subscribe now to support our journalism and get unlimited access to our coverage.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 Jan. 2025
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Additional perks include unlimited access to the Aurea Spa Thermal Suite, 24-hour butler service, concierge services, and VIP entry and exit at all ports of call.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Jan. 2025
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In January through the 21st, CNN’s overall primetime viewership is down 13% year over year, according to data from Nielsen, while primetime audiences between 25 and 54 — the demographic coveted most by advertisers — fell 3%.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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Della Maddalena showed a gap in his overall skills in this fight, struggling with his defensive grappling, but at just 27, the Australian has time to shore up that weakness in the future.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Vučević, 34, is the more affordable of the two veterans — currently midway through the second season of a three-year, $60 million deal — and his sudden resurgence as a versatile shooting big has been enough to pique interest around the league.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Using art to 'promote the richness and uniqueness of Black beauty' As a versatile impressionist and realist, Fatai's work has now been featured in exhibitions and museums within Nigeria and around the word.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Stay Or Go? Green Bay’s class of unrestricted free agents is led by center Josh Myers and kicker Brandon McManus.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Savard carries a $3.5 million cap hit and is an unrestricted free agent after this season.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Could general manager Brian Cashman go a different route and add another ace by trading for San Diego Padres hurler Dylan Cease?—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is like the relentless sharp in your fantasy league who always seems a step ahead.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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“All around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20around. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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