1
as in single
not physically attached to another unit
a freestanding CD player that can easily be hooked up to your existing components
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as in independent
not being under the rule or control of another
it's a freestanding store, not a franchise
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Recent Examples of freestanding
Certain aspects of the renovation were set in stone: the color palette was predetermined, and Hoese was firm on adding a freestanding tub.
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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 28 May 2020
There is also a freestanding version that has two sizes (5 feet by 5 feet and 6 feet by 6 feet).
—Evan Frank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2020
And a related fundraising drive, yielding $17 million, helped formally launch the center itself, not just as a loose assemblage of interested researchers but as a freestanding research facility.
—John Semley, The New Republic, 27 Apr. 2020
French windows and skylights brighten the bohemian-vibe living spaces, which boast floors of ceramic tile and hardwood.
Beamed ceilings and a freestanding fireplace touch up the living room.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2020
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Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 28 May 2020
There is also a freestanding version that has two sizes (5 feet by 5 feet and 6 feet by 6 feet).
—Evan Frank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2020
And a related fundraising drive, yielding $17 million, helped formally launch the center itself, not just as a loose assemblage of interested researchers but as a freestanding research facility.
—John Semley, The New Republic, 27 Apr. 2020
French windows and skylights brighten the bohemian-vibe living spaces, which boast floors of ceramic tile and hardwood.
Beamed ceilings and a freestanding fireplace touch up the living room.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freestanding
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Draco will be a single spacecraft reentry, with a specific trajectory, mass, and design, Anselmo said.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Utah cut the deficit to a single basket by halftime and tied it at 54-54 on a driving layup from Bailey 72 seconds into the second half.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The movies at Sundance Film Festival's swan song in Park City, Utah, were very on theme for the event, celebrating independent cinema with familiar faces in challenging fare, quirky examinations of youth and fascinating documentaries.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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The General Services Administration, an independent agency that manages federal buildings, has reached out to Fort Lauderdale to see if there’s any interest in purchasing the property, city officials say.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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The issue of federal immigration action specifically has been repeatedly challenged following two separate shooting deaths in Minneapolis at the hands of federal officials.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
2 Feb. 2026
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While the committees often report the names of contributors, the donors are sometimes cloaked in anonymity, either through obscure business entities or separate nonprofits that don’t need to disclose their donors.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
1 Feb. 2026
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As a result, organizations need alignment among leadership, an integration strategy, and clear rules for autonomous action.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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In January 2025, the autonomous aircraft successfully completed ground taxi tests.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Ambiente features 40 atriums—all detached and private, with 180-degree views of nature—and rooftops that provide even better views.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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But sitting tight at one’s job has, for many, resulted in feeling detached, trapped, and resentful; over time, staying in a role you’re mentally checked out of can even fuel burnout.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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The fund is anchored by sovereign investors in the Gulf.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Sentiment had already begun to recover after regulators on Thursday outlined reform measures, including doubling minimum free float—the number of shares available for public trading—to 15% starting next month and possible market involvement by sovereign wealth fund Danantara.—
Prima Wirayani,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Freestanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freestanding. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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