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entire

[en-tahyuhr] / ɛnˈtaɪər /


Usage

What are other ways to say entire? The adjective entire means whole, having unbroken unity: an entire book. Complete implies that a certain unit has all its parts or is fully developed or perfected, and may apply to a process or purpose carried to fulfillment: a complete explanation. Intact implies retaining completeness and original condition: a package delivered intact. Perfect emphasizes not only completeness but also high quality and absence of defects or blemishes: a perfect diamond.

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But the benefits of merely maximizing AI usage have been unclear, with instances such as Uber burning through their entire 2026 AI budget in four months, without shipping a usable feature.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Originally proposed at an estimated nine gigawatts, the center would use more energy than the entire state twice over.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Families were asked whether they wanted the entire body of their loved one returned to them, a process that could take months longer as all remains were tested and matched.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The flurry of red cards was so rare, in fact, in the space of a single game the 2026 tournament nearly matched the total for the entire 2022 World Cup, which saw only four.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Apparently, an entire section of the campus had lost power today, something Salzburg was quick to point out wouldn’t matter with the new prototypes since they were battery operated.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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