as in independently
without aid or support
the team's star slugger hit three home runs, effectively winning the game single-handedly
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Recent Examples of single-handedly
The thrill of seeing a fearless, indefatigable performer single-handedly populate the stage with the myriad figures of this masterwork never lets up.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Musk also single-handedly helped Tesla’s share price recover by purchasing about $1 billion worth of stock in September.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The latter is arguably one of the best options, as leather pants can not only keep you warm, but can single-handedly make any staple in your closet look infinitely chicer.
—Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
That loss, team owner Terry Pegula said, single-handedly cost McDermott his job.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The momager also almost single-handedly ignited a worldwide facelift frenzy that has helped normalize the chatter around cosmetic surgery.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
And unlike the Hurricanes, Indiana has an incredibly dynamic player at quarterback who can single-handedly win games.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
Oliver almost single-handedly took over the game during the Bills’ furious comeback in their season-opening win over the Baltimore Ravens.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The infamous duo helped transform Ross into the fiercest fighter of his generation, starting on the streets, then as boxing’s first triple division champ, and later as one of America’s greatest war heroes, single-handedly winning a battle during WWII.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Musk also single-handedly helped Tesla’s share price recover by purchasing about $1 billion worth of stock in September.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
The latter is arguably one of the best options, as leather pants can not only keep you warm, but can single-handedly make any staple in your closet look infinitely chicer.
—Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
That loss, team owner Terry Pegula said, single-handedly cost McDermott his job.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The momager also almost single-handedly ignited a worldwide facelift frenzy that has helped normalize the chatter around cosmetic surgery.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Jan. 2026
And unlike the Hurricanes, Indiana has an incredibly dynamic player at quarterback who can single-handedly win games.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
Oliver almost single-handedly took over the game during the Bills’ furious comeback in their season-opening win over the Baltimore Ravens.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The infamous duo helped transform Ross into the fiercest fighter of his generation, starting on the streets, then as boxing’s first triple division champ, and later as one of America’s greatest war heroes, single-handedly winning a battle during WWII.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-handedly
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The company also said that forecasts generated by its tools could be created independently, allowing government agencies and companies to control their own information.—
Joe Wertz,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Consultations are offered independently by participating providers.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Her child grows up watching his mother succeed, not struggle alone.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Worth watching for Forest Whitaker’s performance alone.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The good news is the Sound Lite works with the WiiM Voice Remote 2 Lite which can be purchased separately.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Formed in 1979 in the aftermath of Iran’s Islamic revolution, the IRGC operates separately from the rest of the Iranian armed forces and has its own army, navy, air force, intelligence and special forces branches.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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The crowd roared as each member introduced themselves individually, starting with leader Jihyo, then Tzuyu, Jeongyeon, Momo, Nayeon, Chaeyoung, Dahyun, Sana, and Mina.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead of a bulky brush that dumps product at the base of your lashes, Sweed’s slim, precision applicator grips and separates each lash individually.—
Olivia Cefalu,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
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Unlike many of the new sushi bars that have come to Austin in recent years — Craft Omakase, Endo, Tare, Sushi by Scratch, Tsuke Edomae — Kinsho will offer an a la carte menu instead of solely focusing on omakase dinners.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.—
Avi Patel,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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