as in separately
without aid or support
independently came to the same conclusion
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Recent Examples of independently
Israel has barred foreign journalists from independently reporting in Gaza since the start of the war.
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Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Stunt designed to showcase agility, not AI rebellion Despite alarming many viewers at first glance, the viral video does not show a humanoid robot experiencing a software failure or acting independently.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
That distinction matters because admissions today rely more heavily than ever on institutional judgment and less than ever on objective measures that applicants, parents, policymakers, and even faculty can independently evaluate.
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Scott White,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.
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Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.
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Tatiana Ojea,
Glamour,
5 July 2026
All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.
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Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 July 2026
All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors.
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Sara Coughlin,
Allure,
5 July 2026
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Stunt designed to showcase agility, not AI rebellion Despite alarming many viewers at first glance, the viral video does not show a humanoid robot experiencing a software failure or acting independently.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
That distinction matters because admissions today rely more heavily than ever on institutional judgment and less than ever on objective measures that applicants, parents, policymakers, and even faculty can independently evaluate.
—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.
—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
5 July 2026
All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.
—
Tatiana Ojea,
Glamour,
5 July 2026
All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.
—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 July 2026
All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors.
—
Sara Coughlin,
Allure,
5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for independently
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Avila’s sister, Patricia Avila, who was also on the job when the mauling took place, was awarded $885,000 for emotional distress, and Maria Avila’s husband, Oscar Olivo, was separately awarded $50,000.
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In conventional winemaking, white grapes are pressed and the juice ferments separately from the skins.
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Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.
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Producers of corn and wheat, which rely heavily on fertilizer, can spend around a third of their operating costs on fertilizer alone.
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Set high above the town with breathtaking sea views from all 27 suites and 13 private villas (which are individually staffed), La Réserve offers serenity and discretion—all while being just a few minutes' drive from Pampelonne Beach.
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The Expansion of Institutional Discretion Viewed individually, each of these policies can be defended.
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State officials updated guidance for traffic stops involving legally armed drivers and Ramsey County law enforcement agencies shifted away from stopping drivers solely for equipment violations, such as broken taillights.
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Boeing’s Starliner costs and delays remain the target of the latest audit from NASA’s Office of the Inspector General, but remains a cheaper option for the agency than relying solely on SpaceX for its commercial crew needs.
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In larger spaces, plant masses of Touch of Gold® Holly as a carpet beneath taller shrubs for a vibrant foundation or set singly as an accent in mixed borders.
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Use them singly as a specimen plant, clustered in a privacy screen, or naturalized along a wood line.
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“Independently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/independently. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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