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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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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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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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as in maiden
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Recent Examples of single
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
To qualify, a single applicant must earn between $113,700 and $158,250 annually, though the income ceiling stretches up to $226,050 for a household of four.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
ABC News, 14 June 2026
Here is a look at where all of Michael Jackson's singles appear on the current edition of the R&B Streaming Songs chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Adjective
The single reached the highest space in early June and has now ruled for three consecutive frames.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
To qualify, a single applicant must earn between $113,700 and $158,250 annually, though the income ceiling stretches up to $226,050 for a household of four.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 20 June 2026
Noun
Zack Gelof had a two-run homer and Alika Williams went 3 for 3 with a walk for the A's (35-35), including a tying single in the sixth.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
Here is a look at where all of Michael Jackson's singles appear on the current edition of the R&B Streaming Songs chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for single
Adjective
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While church policies emphasized that unmarried women had the right to keep their children and the children had a right to remain with their mothers, staff often ignored this guidance and worked closely with adoption agencies, researchers found.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Women can bear arms, although unmarried ones traditionally display them on a diamond (known as a lozenge) or oval shape, rather than a shield.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Liam Payne’s young son, Bear, has been named the sole beneficiary of the One Direction alum’s estate, nearly two years after the pop star fatally plunged from a hotel balcony in South America.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
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Also opting for a more casual look, Zendaya’s costar and real-life partner Holland wore blue jeans, a light blue collared shirt, a tan jacket and lug sole black boots.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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The criminal case comes as the victims’ families pursue a separate lawsuit filed in December and amended in April, alleging the crash and its aftermath were marked by a series of preventable failures.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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As is customary when deputies shoot a suspect, the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau have launched separate investigations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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That could lead to Arraez making it in as a reserve, or the Giants’ lone selection or selections being a pitcher or pitchers.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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The sun was blinding, my lone witness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Noun
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Inside Ecole National Republique de Colombie in the Turgeau neighborhood where 1,246 individuals live in squalor, residents uprooted by gangs described lives defined by deepening hunger and increasingly inhumane conditions.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The documents further allege that one of the members, Proper, had compiled a target list containing 46 individuals.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Since then, the Fort Collins family has been spending long days and nights in the neonatal intensive care unit at UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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The deal arrives at a time when more endeavors have appeared to create low-cost housing in the Bay Area, including a proposal to develop a 173-unit apartment complex in downtown San Jose that would include 171 affordable homes.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Across two stints, Magnussen made 185 starts in Formula One and raced for McLaren, Renault and Haas, recording a career-best runner-up finish in the 2014 Australian Grand Prix — his maiden start in F1.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Many fans thought the original covers of Pratchett’s novels went too heavy on busty maidens and strapping men with big swords, undermining their literary merit, and a similar problem has beset the various screen adaptations from Sky and the BBC.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Miniso aims to bring the element of surprise to each visit, according to its website, combining new arrivals with seasonal good and exclusive collaborations.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
21 June 2026
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Mumbai, India — Burning sandalwood thickens the air in a room that’s so exclusive only a vanishingly small number of people are allowed to enter.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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“Single.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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