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adverb

Definition of all aroundnext
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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all-around

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adjective

ˌȯl-ə-ˈrau̇nd How to pronounce all-around (audio)
variants 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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3
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
Adverb
The stellar core implodes into the black hole, and a GRB fueled by a vast amount of material from all around it is born. — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 Damage was acute all around France, though, not just in the capital. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
Adjective
The Citi Double Cash® Card is one of my favorite all-around credit cards. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026 The base of the sandal was metallic silver, creating an all-around glamorous aesthetic. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for all around
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all around
  1. collectively
  2. unlimited
  3. overall
  4. versatile
  5. general
  6. broad
  7. adaptable
  8. unrestricted
Adverb
  • The pillars include affordable clean energy, which coordinates suppliers to aggregate purchasing power and collectively procure high-standard renewable energy instruments.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • For the nearly 400,000 in the state who collectively get coverage through the individual and small group markets on MNsure, Minnesota's marketplace through the Affordable Care Act, the increases range from nearly 10% to just over 20%.
    — Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of collectively
Adjective
  • As an independent expenditure committee, Unidos Con Karen Bass is allowed to raise campaign donations in unlimited amounts.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Unlimited Plan includes unlimited monthly messages, subject to a fair-use policy, plus priority customer support and access to future features and models.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of unlimited
Adjective
  • Seven Hurricanes players scored in double figures as Miami shot 58% from the field overall.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Social interaction provides emotional support and contributes to overall well-being.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of overall
Adjective
  • Georgia’s Kirby Smart took notice of Columbia’s sophomore Swiss Army knife, a versatile prospect able to line up just about anywhere.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
  • As the season has gone on, though, she’s been her usual, dominant, versatile self.
    — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of versatile
Adjective
  • His dip in the polling this month seems less attributable to any new policy position or statements than to just a general gloom among California residents about the state’s direction, Baldassare said.
    — Andrew Graham October 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • That’s the case in Baltimore County as well — the administrative officer is paid a flat annual salary and does not receive general increases or cost-of-living adjustments.
    — Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of general
Adjective
  • In a broad open field, horses munch standing hay as Katie Baltzor watches her black angus cattle on this fall day.
    — Anna King, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • That broader mission could give the Army another option for responding to different aerial targets.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of broad
Adjective
  • The company describes Vectis as a survivable and adaptable aircraft for future combat requirements.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Scroll on to discover four adaptable outfit ideas for the wedding non-traditionalist.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of adaptable
Adjective
  • In the mid-2000s, then-President Hugo Chávez set out to tally reserves in the Orinoco Belt, amid increasing global oil prices and virtually unrestricted government spending.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Irving has a player-option on his contract for the 2027-28 season, and will be unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2028.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026
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