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as in independently
without aid or support
completely new to the big city, she nevertheless managed to find her way home alone
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2
as in only
for nothing other than
would willingly play professional baseball for the sheer enjoyment alone
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as in lonely
not being in the company of others
no one realized the boy was alone in his room so they all left for the movies without him
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2
as in one
being the one or ones of a class with no other members
he is alone among the actors of his generation in his exceptional ability to play both comedic and serious parts
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as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
it was an overwhelming sense of aloneness that eventually drove the island castaway mad
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an alone time
an alone group
an alone system
an alone product
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Recent Examples of alone
Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
That casting alone suggests these films aren't connected, but that remains unconfirmed.
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
New York was hardly alone in dealing with poor air quality Monday.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
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In July alone, the United States collected almost $30 billion in tariff revenue – 242% more than the same month last year, according to the Treasury Department.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2025
That casting alone suggests these films aren't connected, but that remains unconfirmed.
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Conducting most of the test with the driver alone in the vehicle.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
New York was hardly alone in dealing with poor air quality Monday.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alone
Adverb
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Katella’s offense averaged only 10 points per game, but coach Dustin Hurley said the offense is simplified this season and the team might play with more tempo.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit is only against KSTP and not against individuals.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Hero Ellen Ripley’s (Sigourney Weaver) lonely fight for survival gave way to a military mission to vanquish aliens ravaging a human colony; Cameron filled the frame with cocky Marines, boxy space tanks, and an adorable orphan who finds in Ripley a surrogate mother.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
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The movie Marty was based on Chayefsky’s television drama about two lonely people finding love.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
3 Aug. 2019
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Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.—
Johannes Himmelreich,
BostonGlobe.com,
30 Mar. 2018
Noun
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Immersion is the name of the game at White Sands National Park, which tends to draw adventurers and solitude seekers—along with photographers chasing the golden hours of sunrise and sunset, when the dunes glow an ethereal pink and blue.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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At home, protect time for both family interactions and solitude.—
Diane Winiarski,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Sorting Hat doughnut also available, but sold separately Additionally, Krispy Kreme is also offering a Sorting Hat Doughnut that will be sold separately in a limited-edition specialty box, while supplies last.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Most plaintiffs would rather have the lawyer paid separately and avoid the need for the deduction.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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As Fanatics expanded beyond its licensed merchandise roots, company executives noticed an encouraging trend: customers that utilize multiple Fanatics verticals typically spend three-to-four times more with the company than those that buy just apparel or collectibles, or those that solely gamble.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Bills didn’t convert a single third down the entire game, but their lone positive play on third down was due to Shavers winning his route on a 3rd-and-18 and drawing a defensive pass interference penalty to give the Bills offense a rare, earned first down.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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On the ensuing goal kick, Turner played the ball short to Matt Polster, who folded possession over heavy pressure, the ball falling to an on-rushing Delgado, who fired in the game’s lone goal.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Too many organizations treat data privacy as a consumer issue, but the risk is strategic.—
Sarah Choudhary,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Her protagonist, like most of us, has so thoroughly surrendered her privacy that its absence hardly registers.—
Book Marks
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alone. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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