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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Modest, single-family homes with American flags are a common fixture.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Johnston set a Dallas Stars record for most power play goals in a single season in Thursday’s win over Seattle.—
Lia Assimakopoulos,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Despite being part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, the energy reads independent and design-forward.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Briefs are for businesses in Northwest Arkansas that are new, have moved or closed, opened a new branch, changed owners or have been honored by an independent organization.—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The rooms All 800 accommodations are notably spacious—even the lowest tier of guest rooms features a separate seating area and floor-to-ceiling windows—and select rooms afford views of the sculptural Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Save a little time by mixing all the ingredients the day before (leaving the crumb topping separate from the rest of the casserole), then topping and baking the following day.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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After OpenAI published some of the terms of the contract on Saturday, many outside observers immediately questioned how the redlines on autonomous weapons and mass surveillance would actually be upheld, with some saying the language would still allow the safeguards to be disregarded.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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The conflict centered around Anthropic's push for guardrails that would explicitly prevent the military from using Claude to conduct mass surveillance on Americans or to power fully autonomous weapons.—
Camilla Schick,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The property’s biggest surprise may be its detached guest house, which is ready for visitors, multigenerational living or for working from home.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Senate Bill 1277 would cut text limiting what counts as an ADU, essentially allowing detached ADUs with the same consideration as apartments inside a home.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the aftermath, China has responded with anger – condemning the capture or killing of a sovereign leader and the apparent US attempt at regime change while reaching out to Iran express its friendship.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Bankers are positioning the video-game giant as an entertainment play rather than one about software, and leaning on the role of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, with its sovereign backing, for a higher credit rating, people familiar with the marketing effort said.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Freestanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freestanding. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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