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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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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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Players, coaches and their family members, along with athletic director Scott Stricklin and fellow UF administrators, beamed with pride, posed for selfies and shot videos as keepsakes of a night already etched forever in the memory of Gator faithful everywhere.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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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Mass adoption requires prices that feel accessible, even if the underlying value far exceeds the cost.—
Andrew Filev,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Womanhood is the underlying theme for the debut album.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Essence,
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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As of September, the prison employed 320 corrections officers, about 47 positions short of being fully staffed, according to the report.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
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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The doughnut shop's yearly chocolate celebration saw the return of Hershey's Classic Chocolate Doughnut — and three totally new special doughnuts.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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One of the Lonely Island's raunchiest songs aired uncensored on Saturday Night Live — which totally surprised the members of the group.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 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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But for something well-rounded, ideally appointment and perfectly located, this is easily the best stay in the city.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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“All over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20over. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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