severally

adverb

Definition of severallynext
as in individually

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Recent Examples of severally She is popularly conflated with Jodha Bai, who has been rendered severally in art, literature, and cinema, but who may have been fictional rather than historical. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026 First, disgorgement was tailored to each individual and not awarded jointly and severally. — The Insider, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2021 As did the lawsuit before it, the new filing seeks a judgment in excess of $75,000, jointly and severally, against the entities and officials. — Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for severally
  1. individually
  2. separately
  3. singly
  4. independently
  5. apart
  6. unilaterally
Adverb
  • The new breed of small modular reactors will use much less water individually than a large-sized plant so will have less of an environmental risk.
    — Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • This exercise challenges you to move each toe individually, which most people find quite difficult.
    — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026
Definition of individually
Adverb
  • Trump has separately pushed for a federal sovereign wealth fund, directing federal agencies to develop a plan for an investment vehicle designed to build long-term national wealth.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 14 July 2026
  • The judgment leaves open the possibility that litigation against Rodríguez could continue separately.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of separately
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
Definition of singly
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  • The rental is free for six months, which is the typical length of time a bassinet is used before the baby is too big for it or is able to get onto their hands and knees independently.
    — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • The associations remained even after accounting for individual characteristics, suggesting community-level conditions may independently shape Alzheimer’s risk.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of independently
Adverb
  • After traveling through our atmosphere and heating up, searing through the sky and then crashing through a roof and then a bedroom ceiling, the meteorite broke apart into pieces.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 15 July 2026
  • In the wake of two fatal shootings days apart, Immigration and Customs Enforcement temporarily halted attempts to arrest undocumented immigrants by pulling them over in their cars.
    — Cole Reynolds, Washington Post, 15 July 2026
Definition of apart
Adverb
  • Kennedy made the changes unilaterally rather than going through a panel of experts, as has long been standard, and Spear wrote the accompanying report justifying the changes, according to three people familiar with the process.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Lawyers for the unions filed a countersuit claiming the rail company can’t change the terms of the contract unilaterally, and asked the judge to force BNSF into arbitration before making any rule changes.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
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