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as in unmarried
not married
there was such a shortage of single men in the neighborhood that he had his pick of girlfriends
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2
as in sole
belonging only to the one person, unit, or group named
any view expressed on the newspaper's editorial pages is the single opinion of the writer of the column
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3
as in separate
not physically attached to another unit
the average price of single homes in the area
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as in lone
not being in the company of others
a restaurant where the single diner is made to feel welcome and given the same level of service as couples or groups
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as in individual
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as in unit
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3
as in maiden
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Recent Examples of single
Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 9 Feb. 2025
There is simply no good answer—or no single answer.
—Megan Marshall, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2025
Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
Sets are good for serving multiple people at the same time, while a single is best for leaving on a table or counter.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Softer interest rates sparked a year-end buying frenzy that boosted developers’ unit sales in November to the highest sold in a single month in over a decade.
—Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 9 Feb. 2025
There is simply no good answer—or no single answer.
—Megan Marshall, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
Minnelli performs the song in the film, and her version was released as a single from the soundtrack.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
Sets are good for serving multiple people at the same time, while a single is best for leaving on a table or counter.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for single
Adjective
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The series follows four unmarried couples who are at a crossroads and have decided to put their relationship to the ultimate test by living in separate villas; the men will live in one with a group of single women while the women will live in a house of single men.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2025
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In one study, for example, medical professionals more often judged the same childhood injury as abuse rather than an accident if told that the child’s parents were unmarried or drug users—both of which appear to be true of Roberson.—
Jeff Kukucka,
Scientific American,
26 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The Fountainhead has long been nearly the sole exception that seemed to at least ostensibly concern designing buildings.—
Anthony Paletta,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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In 1875 Hutchinson became the sole proprietor of the publication.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That temporary restraining order came one day after a federal judge in Baltimore temporarily blocked the executive order in response to a separate lawsuit filed on behalf of families with transgender or nonbinary children.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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When this proved inadequate, the Constitution made the presidency separate from the Congress and gave the office significant independent powers and vigor.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Feb. 2025
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The lone witness at the hearing who was invited by Democrats, Janai Nelson, president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, argued fiercely against Trump's plans.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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Alex Gerber drove in Burnsville’s lone run, while Johnson finished – for-2 with a run scored.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The new law, the Social Security Fairness Act, repeals two provisions that previously reduced Social Security benefits for individuals who receive pension income based on work where employers were not required to withhold Social Security payroll taxes.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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Transgender individuals face significantly higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide than the general population, largely due to systemic discrimination and barriers to care.—
David Kilmnick,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Nebraska defensive backs spoke highly of him last season, but how will Butler fare in his bid to motivate and organize a full unit?—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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If approved by shareholders at Anglo American’s annual general meeting in April, Anglo American Platinum will be spun off into a standalone unit in June.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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In the background is a lake, perhaps where King Arthur’s mythical maiden resided before giving him his sword.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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Cowgirls, grunge girls, hippie chicks, hula girls, Mods, Pre-Raphaelite maidens, and surfers are some of the territories that her designs have come up with.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to its timeless elegance characteristic of a European chateau, the home is in the exclusive neighborhood of Snedens Landing, which is well known for its rustic seclusion, connection to the arts and proximity to New York City.—
Michael P. McKinney,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Chinese vessels were well within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ), an area extending 200 nautical miles from its coastline where Manila has exclusive rights to explore and exploit natural resources under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Single.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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