as in independently
without aid or support
the team's star slugger hit three home runs, effectively winning the game single-handedly
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Recent Examples of single-handedly
Although the defense deserves its fair share of blame for allowing a backup tailback in Rico Dowdle to single-handedly produce more than 200 yards of offense, Tagovailoa and company didn’t exactly do themselves any favors.
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Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Jane has single-handedly taught the world so much.
—Ellie Goulding, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
McBride especially put up a fight, scoring a playoff career-high 31 points and nearly single-handedly forcing a Game 5.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Mike Trout has single-handedly been a significant piece of the Angels’ strikeout problem.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
The defending Rookie of the Year is already one of the most dynamic players in the league, who is capable of single-handedly taking over a game.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Taylor and Wasserman both said Milwaukee County could not single-handedly solve the entire state's arts funding problem and that responsibility for Milwaukee's ranking lies in the state Legislature.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Bullying past Eichorn one more time, Howell took down Barnes for a loss of 8 yards to bring up fourth down and single-handedly force a punt.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Still, an elite player like Crosby threatens to single-handedly upend the Patriots’ chances and will test Campbell and McDaniels like few other players on the’ schedule.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
Jane has single-handedly taught the world so much.
—Ellie Goulding, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
McBride especially put up a fight, scoring a playoff career-high 31 points and nearly single-handedly forcing a Game 5.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Mike Trout has single-handedly been a significant piece of the Angels’ strikeout problem.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
The defending Rookie of the Year is already one of the most dynamic players in the league, who is capable of single-handedly taking over a game.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Taylor and Wasserman both said Milwaukee County could not single-handedly solve the entire state's arts funding problem and that responsibility for Milwaukee's ranking lies in the state Legislature.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Bullying past Eichorn one more time, Howell took down Barnes for a loss of 8 yards to bring up fourth down and single-handedly force a punt.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Still, an elite player like Crosby threatens to single-handedly upend the Patriots’ chances and will test Campbell and McDaniels like few other players on the’ schedule.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-handedly
Adverb
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This article was written independently by PEOPLE’s editorial team and meets our editorial standards.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
Millie Peartree,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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In the first half alone, FIU lost two fumbles — Devonte Lyons had the other one — had one pass intercepted and one punt deflected.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Her pain and her grief can’t be hers alone.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Republicans say that issue should be dealt with separately.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The agency separately released recommended shipping dates for customers who want their packages to arrive by Christmas Day.—
Michelle Del Rey,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Clark faces a pivotal offseason after what was essentially a lost season individually, but one that nevertheless represented a step forward for the franchise by reaching the second round of the playoffs despite an array of injuries.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Instead of walking individually, several moved in pairs or small groups.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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So, while firing a worker solely for a statement or a belief may be shortsighted, companies can and will take action when employee behavior erodes trust, respect, or collaboration.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Their 7-3 win over the Cubs in Game 2 of the other NLDS matchup was powered solely by three monster home runs.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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