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
  • 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
Definition of individually
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
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 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
Definition of independently
Adverb
  • The Odyssey is built on a pattern of girls’ fear and women’s dehumanization, and the two sisters embody how men’s violence is breaking apart the world.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
  • Two of those photographs were taken on the same night within hours of one another and several miles apart, according to a University of Idaho news release, indicating multiple ringtails likely live in the area.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026
Definition of apart
Adverb
  • The signatories are asking Washington to help build the steering wheel before the engine hits recursive gear — to make the option to slow down viable so that no single lab or country has to unilaterally sacrifice competitive ground to exercise it.
    — Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • In addition to raising the signature requirement, Lurie's proposal would remove the ability of San Francisco mayors to unilaterally place measures on the ballot.
    — Brad Hamilton, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of unilaterally

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“Severally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/severally. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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