independently

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Recent Examples of independently The intelligence findings were shown to the AP on condition that the services involved were not identified, and the news organization was not able to independently verify the findings’ conclusions. Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026 However, consumer-facing AI that independently advises travelers or handles bookings is not currently the central focus of the hotel rollout. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Video circulating on social media that ABC News has not yet independently verified showed the two helicopters , both Bell aircraft, flying near each other when one of the aircraft appeared to make contact with the main rotor of the second aircraft. Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 These figures were provided by the technology’s developers and have not been independently verified. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 Reuters could not immediately independently verify the information, but a spokesman for the Times said Cole is disclosing the subpoena. Ernest Scheyder, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 Kennedy spoke for a 5-4 conservative majority to rule that corporations, unions and other groups were free to spend money independently to oppose or support candidates. Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026 The license activates with a Microsoft account, and once that’s done, the desktop apps run independently. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026 Iran also claims to have struck Amazon’s cloud-computing infrastructure in Bahrain, but this has not been independently verified. Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for independently
Adverb
  • Unlike conventional drone operations, where individual aircraft are controlled separately, swarms are designed to allow multiple unmanned systems to coordinate, share information, adapt to battlefield conditions, and carry out missions collectively.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • Conservative Member of Parliament Priti Patel separately criticized Burnham and Miliband over plans to proceed with the Chagos Islands agreement.
    Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Adverb
  • Access will still depend on connectivity, language support, payment systems and local infrastructure, so lower token prices alone cannot close the global digital divide.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In Placer County alone, officials say cottage food permits are up nearly 50% compared to two years ago.
    Conor McGill, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • It’s made with red, white, and blue fabric tulips that are individually shaped for a natural look.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
  • Youngkin moved to require felons released from prison to apply individually for the restoration of their voting rights, rather than having the administration automatically grant them.
    Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
Adverb
  • Instead of relying solely on natural extracts, Reome works with biotech labs to recreate botanical molecules through processes like fermentation or plant cell cultures.
    Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • To home in on targets, Auterion’s software relies solely on the visual information available from the Shrike drone’s main onboard camera.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • 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.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
  • When eggs or embryos are destroyed as the result of commercial egg storage tank failures, lawsuits may follow, singly, as a group, or in a class action.
    Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026

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“Independently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/independently. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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