all-in
Americanadjective
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Wrestling. without restrictions; with virtually every type of hold permitted.
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Jazz. performed by all members of the group; played ensemble.
An all-in refrain followed the solos.
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British. with extras included; inclusive.
at the all-in rate.
adjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of all-in
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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A shortage of oil tankers is raising the all-in expense of shipping oil from the Middle East to China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Hay, of Cornell, said it was a “big blow” when the governor failed to back Bonta and go all-in on litigation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
While previous movie adaptations of "Resident Evil" -- such as those starring Milla Jovovich -- were more action movies, Cregger went all-in on horror for the latest edition.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
Most people think of annuities as an all-in lifetime strategy.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
He rehearsed his speeches—gestures and all-in front of a mirror until he got them right.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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That Grynkewich’s reassurance was needed at all in Europe also marks a turnabout for an alliance that once believed it had won the Cold War and harvested a peace dividend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Netflix is all in, opening it in select theaters Oct.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
In total, seven men - all in their 20s - have been arrested and later bailed in connection with the incident.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Wellington and Taipei were all in the red, though Sydney and Manila edged up.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
It was all in Russian, but she guessed they were lines of terrible love poetry about Julia.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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