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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
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
The Yankees did take a crack at a comeback in the eighth after a bucket of French fries fell on the field, causing a brief delay, as DJ LeMahieu plated two runs with a two-out single up the middle in the eighth.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
McGraw retired the eight and nine hitters, but at the top of the order, McLaughlin kept the Knights alive with an infield single.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
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Adjective
The only way for a princess to stay royal is to stay single her entire life or marry a direct relative within her own family — an arrangement no one is particularly interested in pursuing.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
The Yankees did take a crack at a comeback in the eighth after a bucket of French fries fell on the field, causing a brief delay, as DJ LeMahieu plated two runs with a two-out single up the middle in the eighth.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
Noun
Shortstop Jacob Wilson, who is the current odds favorite to win the American League Rookie of the Year award, then tied the game with a single to score two runners.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
McGraw retired the eight and nine hitters, but at the top of the order, McLaughlin kept the Knights alive with an infield single.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for single
Adjective
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More unmarried couples have been starting families.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Without Social Security, 41% of elderly unmarried women would fall below the poverty line.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Conley made his sole Super Bowl appearance against his former team, the Chiefs, in 2024.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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Officials shut down a large swath of a national forest in Washington while law enforcement continues to search the area for the girls' father, who is the case's sole suspect so far.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The Center for Biological Diversity had filed a separate, similar lawsuit.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The motor vehicle offenses are separate from charges filed against the teen on May 15, when he was charged with first-degree riot, conspiracy to commit first-degree riot and first-degree reckless endangerment.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
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Nunes’ lone loss during her dominant stretch came against Peña.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The lone exception was Heather Wilson, president of the University of Texas at El Paso and a former Republican member of the House of Representatives and Secretary of the Air Force during the first Trump administration.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
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Pet Zebra Remains 'On the Loose' in Tennessee After Escaping Home and Causing Chaos on Interstate In a video shared by the Associated Press on Instagram, the elephant stands in the middle of the store as individuals inside work to shoo him out.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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In this note, Hale suggests that synthetic formulas can be a suitable alternative for individuals with sensitivities, particularly synthetic detergent bar soaps, also known as syndet bars.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
Noun
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This year the jeweler is opening its third boutique in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to be followed by a new unit in Abu Dhabi.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Mendes noted that his bargaining unit, which represents state scientists, went years without raises due to stalled negotiations between the state and California Association Professional Scientists, UAW Local 1115.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The rocket's maiden voyage, designated TestFlight1, will be the first of several for the launch vehicle, as Gilmour Space qualifies its systems and propulsion technology.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
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That includes its two new cruise ships set for their maiden voyages later this year.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
12 May 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.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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Businesses can incorporate scarcity into their own marketing by creating limited-time offers or product drops, and creating an exclusive community around the brand.—
Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Single.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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