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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
Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
The Stealth-Jet isn't quite the all-out sveltest car camping stove on the market, but it out-slims the vast majority.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Weekend 2 of Coachella 2026 also happened to be PinkPantheress’ birthday, and the girl went all out.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
After Neukgu, a 2-year-old wolf, burrowed out of a zoo in Daejeon city, officials launched an all-out effort to bring him back.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
The Stealth-Jet isn't quite the all-out sveltest car camping stove on the market, but it out-slims the vast majority.
—New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
December is also a special time of year in Naples because the city goes all out for the holidays.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Weekend 2 of Coachella 2026 also happened to be PinkPantheress’ birthday, and the girl went all out.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out
Adjective
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But the 6-foot-5 Dennis-Sutton’s potential and sheer agility are off the charts, at his size.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The format has its limitations, though — the most obvious for fans with an inclination to ship is the sheer inability to develop romantic relationships over the course of a season.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Patients should see a medical provider for a thorough exam and bloodwork before starting the drugs, the doctor emphasized.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Still, the property is thorough in its offerings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Everyone was right to describe the cans produced by Piero Manzoni, and dubbed Merda d’Artista, as utter crap.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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These are songs of utter persistence, of utter utterness.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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My daughter’s learning disabilities required extensive intervention.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Broncos’ third-round pick didn’t take a top-30 visit or have extensive pre-draft communication with Denver, as the organization typically keeps its board close to its vest.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The series poignantly addresses the complexities of teenage struggles, particularly through Justin’s undiagnosed ADHD and Keisha’s experience of trauma, emphasizing the importance of unconditional support and the intersection of mental health with race and class in today’s world.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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The limited goal of bringing the regime to heel expanded immediately into its unconditional surrender and potential annihilation.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gil also totaled four complete innings, five hits, three walks, zero strikeouts and a pair of two-run homers, courtesy of Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes, in his fourth start of the season.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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With savings up to 86 percent on complete sets and lots of cooling options for warm nights, there are some major bedding deals lurking on the site.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With Trump, these oppositions are never absolute.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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The offense came up with timely hits early, Garrett Crochet was back to being Garrett Crochet and in the top of the ninth, the Red Sox erupted in epic fashion, scoring 10 runs to turn what was already a blowout into an absolute laugher.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Both Nguyen and Alemani said that when the sculpture was first proposed in 2023, the Taliban’s return to power two years earlier and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 were top of mind.—
Benjamin Sutton,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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While the Red Sox have undeniably fallen short of expectations, the full-scale gutting of the coaching staff is unprecedented in recent franchise history.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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