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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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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
Luke Burbank,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
This whole idea behind the SAVE Act is trying to push a mythology that our elections aren’t secure, are rigged.
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NBC news,
28 June 2026
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
The tilapia at Tony’s Deli is scored, seasoned and fried whole.
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Andre James,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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Adjective
But the whole thing is a unified whole.
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Luke Burbank,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
This whole idea behind the SAVE Act is trying to push a mythology that our elections aren’t secure, are rigged.
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NBC news,
28 June 2026
Noun
That goes for the Knicks as a whole.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
The tilapia at Tony’s Deli is scored, seasoned and fried whole.
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Andre James,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whole
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Caleb Wilson, the former AJC all-class player of the year from Holy Innocents’, is a projected to go among the top five at Tuesday’s draft in Brooklyn.
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This exclusive all-suite hotel sits on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, mere minutes from downtown; its name in Maori (Roki) means tranquility, a nod to the overall vibe.
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Going 3-0 in group stage is nice, but ultimately doesn’t matter as much as having every player as healthy as possible for the knockout stage.
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Is low-carb or low-fat eating healthier for your heart?
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Early modeling from the US Geological Survey estimates there will most likely be economic losses between $10 billion and $100 billion – the upper figure roughly the size of the entire Venezuelan economy.
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Rodríguez said that although the tremors were felt across the entire country, the areas hardest hit so far include Caracas, Miranda, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo and Falcón.
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By the afternoon, Perez and his small team had served seven guests in total.
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Last year alone, the stand raised more than $17,000, bringing the overall total to more than $88,000 before this year's event.
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This article emphasizes that advanced communication tactics are futile without the foundational skill of full, undivided attention.
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Ampd’s research also found that even committed long-form viewing rarely involves undivided attention, as a third of premium sessions usually run a second screen, typically a local app.
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When complaint becomes habitual, one’s attention might automatically drift toward problems; the neural path is well trod.
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When South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena blasted home a penalty that leveled things in the 83rd minute and Mercedes-Benz Stadium erupted at an ear-splitting decibel level, any thoughts of The Wave were well and truly forgotten.
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The vast Lake Tahoe estate of Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love, complete with a theater, wine tasting room, ice-skating rink and sauna, could be yours — for the small price of $43 million.
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Huel offers nutritionally complete protein shakes as meal replacements.
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During totality, daylight fades into twilight, temperatures drop, bright planets appear, and the sun’s delicate outer atmosphere — the corona — becomes visible to the naked eye.
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Beyond the Blue Lagoon, one of the best ways to see the solar eclipse is by sea with several cruise lines planning voyages to sail directly into the path of totality.
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“Whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whole. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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