in whole

phrase

Synonyms of in wholenext
: to the full or entire extent : wholly
—usually used in the phrase in whole or in part

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Insoluble fiber, found in whole grains, helps prevent constipation and keeps things moving. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 7 July 2026 Extracting Training Data from Diffusion Models This leads to fears that generative AI controlled by a third party could unintentionally leak sensitive data, either in part or in whole. — IEEE Spectrum, 16 May 2023

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“In whole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20whole. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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