in whole

phrase

: to the full or entire extent : wholly

—usually used in the phrase in whole or in part

Examples of in whole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Extensive research in the past two decades has shown that a diet rich in whole grains is associated with lower risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes and helps people maintain a healthy weight. — Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Whether Newsom will embrace the Legislature’s efforts to corral big Tech in California — in part or in whole — remains unclear. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Following a diet rich in whole foods, especially protein-rich foods, is an effective way to improve and maintain your basal metabolic rate (BMR). — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 18 Aug. 2026

There are now more than ninety Free Israel videos, with more than sixty million views, in whole or in part, across social-media platforms, and Schleien has a waiting list of more than six hundred groups requesting a meeting. — Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in whole

• bankroll
• bedroll
• borehole
• cajole
• catchpole
• charcoal
• condole
• control
• dipole
• downhole
• enroll
• extol