as in separately
without aid or support
independently came to the same conclusion
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Recent Examples of independently
The company also said that forecasts generated by its tools could be created independently, allowing government agencies and companies to control their own information.
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Joe Wertz, Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
Consultations are offered independently by participating providers.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
In January 2025, the Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) certified Kantar’s Meaningful Different Salient (MDS) Framework - independently validating its connection between brand metrics and financial performance.
—Steven Wolfe Pereira, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Israel has barred reporters from entering Gaza independently since the 2023 attacks by Hamas, saying entry could put journalists and soldiers at risk.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The outlet said the documents were provided by sources inside Iran, but the claims have not been independently verified.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Jan. 2026
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Jan. 2026
Joe Wertz, Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
Consultations are offered independently by participating providers.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
In January 2025, the Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) certified Kantar’s Meaningful Different Salient (MDS) Framework - independently validating its connection between brand metrics and financial performance.
—Steven Wolfe Pereira, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Israel has barred reporters from entering Gaza independently since the 2023 attacks by Hamas, saying entry could put journalists and soldiers at risk.
—Julia Frankel, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The outlet said the documents were provided by sources inside Iran, but the claims have not been independently verified.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026
All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Jan. 2026
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for independently
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
Adverb
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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 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
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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The medium-large, 90- to 160-petaled blooms are produced singly and in small clusters.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Dec. 2025
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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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“Independently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/independently. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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