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as in all
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
you'll need to put your whole effort into this project
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2
as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
whole and happy again after months of recuperation
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as in entire
not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
the puzzle isn't quite whole, but close enough
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as in total
a complete amount of something
the landlord eventually refunded the whole of our deposit
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Recent Examples of whole
ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
There was this whole dream sequence with Kate and a ping pong show and the girls doing their puppet dance from childhood where Jaclyn’s the face and Laurie’s the arms.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
On the whole, the Rockcut Trails are offering both a new experience in and perspective on the region.
—Maryam Siddiqi, AFAR Media, 27 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Whoever did the burying went to the trouble of making the whole thing look like a natural hill.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
There was this whole dream sequence with Kate and a ping pong show and the girls doing their puppet dance from childhood where Jaclyn’s the face and Laurie’s the arms.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
In contrast, field-independent thinkers are guided by internal cues and excel at analyzing parts of a whole independently of context.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
On the whole, the Rockcut Trails are offering both a new experience in and perspective on the region.
—Maryam Siddiqi, AFAR Media, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whole
Adjective
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This touchscreen laptop is big on power, but small in stature thanks to a Ryzen 7 CPU and an all-metal chassis weighing only 3.62 pounds.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Honigford played all 14 games (two starts) for Michigan last season, including the Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinal at State Farm Stadium and was also selected as an academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2022.—
Bob McManaman,
The Arizona Republic,
1 May 2023
Adjective
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Orlando is mostly healthy now and led by combo wings Franz Wagner and Palo Banchero.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Viktor Arvidsson’s spike has been more pronounced since mid-March, and reflects a player who finally appears healthy.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One of Kartel’s most steadfast supporters throughout his entire ordeal has been Hip-Hop icon Busta Rhymes, who attended Kartel’s trial for eleven straight days back in 2014.—
Rob Kenner,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Any time a bird gets sick, the entire flock is killed to help keep bird flu from spreading.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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New members who join the program in May will be automatically entered to win, and a total of 12 winners will be selected at random, the chain said in a news release.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Half of states in the US are now reporting measles cases, with the national total surpassing 800 cases so far this year, according to a CNN tally.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even with a packed schedule, carve out one-on-one time with each child and provide undivided attention.—
Friends of Karen,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Este Medical believes every patient deserves undivided attention, expert care, and results that speak for themselves.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Crockpots are still made well, as are, in my experience anyway, the more modernized version: Instant Pots.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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The witch’s magic is still MIA, but her attitude is well and truly back.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
19 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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The case will be reviewed by Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador once the investigation is complete, CBS affiliate KBOI reported.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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All of the demolition and earthwork is complete, and the structure of the new stand is already being put into place.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Bonn Challenge, a global initiative aiming to restore 350 million hectares of degraded land by 2030, has already secured commitments from 61 countries, with total pledging to restore 210 million hectares in totality.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Just say 'totality of the circumstances' and by the time anyone who cares finds out, the application will be granted.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whole. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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