all told

Definition of all toldnext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for all told
Adverb
  • The hearing began with the three-judge panel collectively questioning the government's attorney, Eric McArthur.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • When the pre-sale opened this week for the band’s reunion tour, the Powderfinger camp was collectively gobsmacked.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Monet’s water lilies are a big draw, but the collection is overall smart and engaging.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • His eight assists overall this season are tied for fourth among NHL defensemen entering Saturday, trailing only the Minnesota Wild’s Quinn Hughes (10), Edmonton Oilers’ Evan Bouchard (nine) and New York Rangers’ Adam Fox.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • These couples are dropping like flies all around us … well, more specifically, all around Heather, who for some reason has become the go-to confidante on this San Francisco trip.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For the high schoolers, and other young athletes, the inspiration is all around them.
    — PJ Green October 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
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“All told.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20told. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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