as in separately
without aid or support
independently came to the same conclusion
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Recent Examples of independently
The Statesman independently verified that the document did in fact contain Hazel’s Social Security number by reviewing Hazel’s Social Security card.
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2025
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—Derek Blasberg, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
At stake is not only one man’s reputation but public trust in the FDA’s ability to act independently of personal, political, or financial influence.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
So Thorington and Beyer were outliers, who distributed independently.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2025
Each rotor operates independently, providing redundancy in the event of motor failure.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
PCMag editors select and review products independently.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2025
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—Derek Blasberg, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
At stake is not only one man’s reputation but public trust in the FDA’s ability to act independently of personal, political, or financial influence.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
So Thorington and Beyer were outliers, who distributed independently.
—Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2025
Each rotor operates independently, providing redundancy in the event of motor failure.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
PCMag editors select and review products independently.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for independently
Adverb
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Both of them, along with Jones, made their initial court appearances separately on Thursday.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Winfrey retained the two adjacent cottages, selling them separately to her longtime property manager, making the compound’s total sale around $17 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Owsley Brown Frazier, a fourth-generation descendant of George Garvin Brown, alone raised more than $500 million in his lifetime.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Today, the bikemaker has more than 5,000 dealers in India alone, with a global presence in more than 90 countries, and five manufacturing facilities spread out across the globe to meet that demand.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Best Restaurants Aiô A kitchen rooted in Taiwanese flavors, Aiô offers tasting-style dishes (no starters or mains) that are designed to be shared or savored individually.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Cena announcement featured more individuals that he's never faced individually before.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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All of her work and coverage decisions are overseen solely by Journal Sentinel editors.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Mimosa and Bloody Mary variations, in flights or singly, can be purchased separately.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Not singly, not a lone fish here and there, but in packs.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Independently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/independently. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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