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as in unmarried
not married
there was such a shortage of single men in the neighborhood that he had his pick of girlfriends
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2
as in sole
belonging only to the one person, unit, or group named
any view expressed on the newspaper's editorial pages is the single opinion of the writer of the column
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as in separate
not physically attached to another unit
the average price of single homes in the area
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as in lone
not being in the company of others
a restaurant where the single diner is made to feel welcome and given the same level of service as couples or groups
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as in individual
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as in unit
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as in maiden
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Recent Examples of single
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
Based on the classic 1999 film of the same name, which starred Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blair, the eight-episode series never quite lived up to its source material, and was canceled after a single season.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 2 May 2025
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 May 2025
In the ninth inning, Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar pitched around a single by Dansby Swanson to close the door on the victory.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando Tickets: $104 for a single day; $199 for a two-day pass
More information: forbiddenkingdomfestival.com
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St. Augustine’s annual celebration of live entertainment lands in the city’s historic downtown at Francis Field.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2025
Based on the classic 1999 film of the same name, which starred Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blair, the eight-episode series never quite lived up to its source material, and was canceled after a single season.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 2 May 2025
Noun
The company has sold over 500 million records, produced 38 platinum singles and earned multiple Grammy Awards, according to the official website for Combs Global.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 May 2025
In the ninth inning, Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar pitched around a single by Dansby Swanson to close the door on the victory.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for single
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Under California law, if an unmarried person with a child dies without a will, the courts designate the child as the sole heir.—
Judy Lagrou,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2025
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What To Know James, who was born in Brooklyn and is unmarried, filed the civil fraud lawsuit against Trump and the Trump Organization in October 2023.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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The pilot was the sole person on the aircraft and died at the scene, according to officials.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Donald was also able to give his medical history and recount the lunch to doctors, who grew concerned that gastroenteritis was not the sole cause of his symptoms.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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The Social Security Fairness Act triggered a separate wave of claims from public workers in 2025.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The Fire and Rescue Service reported active blazes in at least five separate locations across the Jerusalem hills, as crews battled to contain the flames amid hot, dry conditions.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Fairfield transfer Lou Lopez Senechal played nearly 32 minutes per game in her lone season with the Huskies in 2023-24, leading the team in 3-point percentage and averaging 15.5 points.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2025
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Evander Kane had Edmonton’s first goal while the lone Kings’ score came from Andrei Kuzmenko, both in the second period.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Food is presented as a pathway to healing, meaning not only the health of individuals but also spiritually revitalizing First Nations people by reconnecting them with their roots.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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These individuals often wrestled with whether to call off the wedding, all while imagining how life might look both with and without their current partner.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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The unit was a part of the Women’s Army Corps, which was created in 1943, according to the Wounded Warrior Project.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The Royals could flip the script on Lorenzen and move him back to the bullpen, a unit that sits just outside of the top 10 as of Tuesday.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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He’s never raced on dirt, his four races having been contested on turf and synthetic surfaces, and his lone start outside of the maiden ranks came in March.—
Teresa Genaro,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Gauff, who won her maiden major at the U.S. Open in 2023, beat Bencic at the same stage at this year’s Australian Open, also recording a comeback victory.—
Manasi Pathak,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Second, immigration enforcement was the exclusive domain of the congressional and executive branches that were charged with protecting the nation from foreign threats.—
Rick Baldoz,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Single.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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