SINGLE-HANDED Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

single-handed

adverb

Definition of single-handed

as in independently

without aid or support she was adamant that if she was expected to do the project single-handed, she should not have to share the credit afterward

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Check Availability at Expedia All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
The incidents have been the subject of mounting interest in the United States, with the Washington Post this week reporting that the strikes were carried out as part of a covert CIA program – a claim CNN cannot independently verify.

— Michael Rios, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of independently

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The departure symbolizes opportunity, even more so now that the women’s and men’s tournaments are sold separately.

— Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Egg storage is typically billed separately and can cost up to about $1,000 a year, depending on the facility.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of separately

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To Jones’ point, Uwazurike single-handedly blew up one run-sweep to Harvey in a 9-on-7 period, arriving in the backfield the near second Harvey even touched the ball.

— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Silky Pants Inspired by Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey is single-handedly making cargo pants cool again.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

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singled (out)

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