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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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as in underlying
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Recent Examples of all over
Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
As things stand, no one country is capable of producing all of the rare-earth elements that go into a single device, and components such as screen glass and processors are also sourced from all over the world.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Sep. 2022
Take, for example, the resurgence of the allover pattern room.
—Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 25 May 2022
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Adverb
Mix a pea sized amount with holi (water) and pat all over the face, lips neck and chest after cleansing.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
As things stand, no one country is capable of producing all of the rare-earth elements that go into a single device, and components such as screen glass and processors are also sourced from all over the world.
—Damon Beres, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Its door has a high-arched frame and a decorative allover circular pattern made from plastic.
—Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Sep. 2022
Take, for example, the resurgence of the allover pattern room.
—Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 25 May 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for all over
Adverb
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Application-centricity is everywhere, at every level.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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During her ensuing search, Hazel encounters the ghosts of slaves and the downtrodden everywhere.—
Harold Goldberg,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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This is the first time a full season of your show will be dropped all at once.—
Michael Ausiello,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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But at the mention of Wade, the mood in the room immediately shifted; all around me, eyebrows raised.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the underlying metrics suggest that might not be sustainable.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The three levels of analysis each describe the same underlying reality—how fluids flow.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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So there’s a mutual agreement between the two, or mutual benefits, that are quite tolerable—or even pleasurable.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Turquoise waters and swaying palms, gentle breezes and sunset cocktails—few places on Earth inspire tranquility quite like the Caribbean. From Aruba to Antigua, Belize to the Bahamas, the region has an irresistible charm that has drawn tourists and escape-seekers for decades.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Small, bite-sized trainings, no longer than 60 minutes, are much more realistic than expecting managers to fully step away from their roles for consecutive full- or half-day meetings.—
Marissa Morrison,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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The spacious 25-foot cabin can be customized with various options like fully berth-able seating for up to 12 passengers.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Again, the superposed vector can be decomposed into its constituents.—
Anil Ananthaswamy,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Apr. 2023
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Like entanglement, the superposed states essential to its power are fragile, collapsing when measured or otherwise perturbed by the outside world.—
Gabriel Popkin,
Science | AAAS,
3 June 2021
Adverb
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Remember, Tax Exempt Status is totally contingent on acting in the PUBLIC INTEREST!—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The company’s digital engagements, when compared to apples and oranges, were totally different.—
Will Eno,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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The matzo balls that come straight from the box are fluffy, and perfectly salty, and just easier to make.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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The company’s minimalist, open layouts with interactive stations encourage customers to engage directly with products, aligning perfectly with their brand promise of intuitive, user-friendly technology.—
Bryant Richardson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“All over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20over. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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