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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
Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
In the co-main event, Justin Gaethje returns to face Dan Hooker in a pivotal lightweight fight that figures to be an all-out brawl.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
The Palestinian Health Ministry noted that the three public hospitals operating in the northern Gaza Strip — Beit Hanoun Hospital, Indonesian Hospital and Kamal Adwan Hospital — are now all out of service.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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The 34-year-old model-actress (who is known for her all-out ensembles) arrived — or perhaps more accurately, glided into — her latest late-night show appearance in a head-turning ensemble fit for a figure skater.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
In the co-main event, Justin Gaethje returns to face Dan Hooker in a pivotal lightweight fight that figures to be an all-out brawl.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Lay it all out in a jewelry cabinet Have a collection that couldn’t possibly fit inside a box?
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
The Palestinian Health Ministry noted that the three public hospitals operating in the northern Gaza Strip — Beit Hanoun Hospital, Indonesian Hospital and Kamal Adwan Hospital — are now all out of service.
—Astha Rajvanshi, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all-out
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Successful hospitality brands now focus on authentic connections and engaged audiences rather than sheer follower counts.—
Emily Reynolds Bergh,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Wolf Blitzer appears with a CNN breaking news update of sheer panic in the trailer (below): The country has been hit with widespread technology outages, computers have been highjacked and there are significant casualties.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
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Cruz, who is chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, has said that Congress will do a thorough review of the program early in 2025.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
29 Jan. 2025
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John Ramsey, the father of the 6-year-old beauty queen who was killed at her Boulder, Colorado, home, met with local law enforcement Monday afternoon to advocate for a thorough review and new testing of crime scene evidence in his daughter’s case.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Renowned photographer Ryszard Horowitz was born on May 5th, 1939, to a loving family in the historic city of Kraków, the former capital of Poland, but just four months later Nazi Germany invaded Poland, resulting in utter devastation.—
Danuta Hamlin,
Fox News,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Nova music festival saw dozens kidnapped and killed by Hamas and was the site of utter devastation on that day more than 15 months ago.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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Glenn, who oversaw the Lions defense the last four years, beat out 15 other candidates for the job as the Jets went through an extensive search to find their next coach.—
Dennis Waszak Jr.,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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The workwear and moto-inspired brand is renowned for its extensive archive of 50,000 unique garments.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump has defended using his executive power to give unconditional reprieves to Jan. 6 defendants who were convicted of violent offenses.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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President Donald Trump issued full and unconditional pardons Wednesday to two Washington, D.C., police officers who were convicted for their roles in a deadly chase of a young man on a moped in 2020 and subsequent cover-up, a case that led to protests in the nation’s capital.—
Janelle Griffith,
NBC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Once that’s complete, you will get connected with a healthcare provider licensed in your state to start your diagnosis and explore potential treatments.—
Chloe Castleberry,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
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Jenkins, meanwhile, has helped usher in a complete rethink of Memphis’ offense, one that has made the Grizzlies both unpredictable and effective and led what has historically been a defensive-first squad to a top-five rating on offense.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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At home, Wolf has been at his absolute best with an 11-2-1 record, a .936 save percentage and a 1.98 goals-against average.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Doubtless, this is how Franklin found himself in Paris, persuading an absolute monarch to back the birth of a republic.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Vatican has released a comprehensive document offering new guidelines for the ethical development and use of artificial intelligence, with a focus on areas such as warfare and healthcare.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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These kinds of issues frequently pave the way for more comprehensive health optimization.—
Nick Kasmik,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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“All-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all-out. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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