all over 1 of 2

adverb

Definition of all overnext
1
as in everywhere
in every place or in all places I've looked all over—even outside—and I can't find my other shoe

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2
as in all
to a full extent or degree his writing style is his mentor's all over

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allover

2 of 2

adjective

as in underlying

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Recent Examples of all over
Adverb
Netflix content is all over town this week and later today execs will speak about its anime offering. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 June 2026 The problem with the theory of Warsh as a principled inflation fighter is that, as his statements over the past year or so make clear, his views have been all over the place. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 23 June 2026
Adjective
But there’s also a growing segment of allover deodorant solutions on the market that offer fresh-feeling skin through toxic-free and clean formulation. — Charlie Carballo, WWD, 11 July 2024 Dip a toe under the sea with the twinkly embellishments on SimonMiller's beachy collection for Mango, or dive all the way in with Marysia's allover shell print. — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for all over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for all over
  1. everywhere
  2. all
  3. underlying
  4. quite
  5. overlapping
  6. fully
  7. completely
  8. totally
Adverb
  • The retro ensemble caught the attention of fans and press everywhere.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Pull-on pants are everywhere this summer, offering a welcome alternative to uncomfortable, constrictive options.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026
Definition of everywhere
Adverb
  • Read More TopicsTaylor Swift Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 July 2026
  • The Panthers followed with back-to-back championships immediately after Gudas’ departure and show no signs of slowing down, even if injuries kept them out of the playoffs all together last season.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Definition of all
Adjective
  • The Discipline Underneath All leaders recognize the impact and risks of sharing information strategically, but great leaders know not to underestimate the underlying human emotion.
    — Anna Jankowska, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The underlying conditions are unlikely to change, with Jeffries stressing in a recent interview that his average contribution came from a small donor.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of underlying
Adverb
  • He's played with some incredible guards and centers throughout his 10-year career, but none quite like Maxey, Edgecombe and Embiid.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Princess Diana has long been the subject of exhibitions—but maybe never one quite like this.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of quite
Adjective
  • Instead, their ranges formed what researchers describe as a mosaic of separate, non-overlapping distributions.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • There were four short docs released under the SNL50 banner, plus Questlove’s Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music and Brent Hodge’s Downey Wrote That, all on Peacock and boasting myriad overlapping talking heads, filming locations and generally celebratory approaches to the beloved sketch show.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of overlapping
Adverb
  • The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Do not try to relight or retrieve fireworks that have not fully ignited.
    — Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of fully
Adverb
  • Rodríguez said authorities have recorded 862 aftershocks since the main quakes and confirmed that 189 buildings collapsed completely nationwide, the vast majority in La Guaira, the coastal state that suffered the worst destruction.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • The office didn’t completely save records with state archives as required by law.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of completely
Adverb
  • A lot of couples just don’t attend cocktail hour because of photos and that’s totally fine.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s love story will reach new heights this week with a totally low-key two-day wedding bash at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of totally

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