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
Ripley, the only soldier with sufficient demolition experience, single-handedly moved 500 pounds of explosives beneath the bridge over the course of several hours.
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Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 18 June 2026
No entity can single-handedly solve the energy affordability crisis.
—Alexandra Klass, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
At the 1958 World Cup, a 17-year-old played his way onto the field for Brazil and spurred them to win the whole tournament, almost single-handedly.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Because the attorney general single-handedly can solve the problem.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026
Maradona was subject to disgraceful physical treatment and still won the match, well, single-handedly.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
His unintentional comedy single-handedly lifts this into middle-of-the-pack territory for me.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
The recent rally has broadened the AI trade beyond chipmaking stalwart Nvidia, which, for years, nearly single-handedly lifted stocks to fresh highs.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Valdi single-handedly shifts the argument from Child stardom is difficult to Child stardom should not exist at all.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 18 June 2026
No entity can single-handedly solve the energy affordability crisis.
—Alexandra Klass, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
At the 1958 World Cup, a 17-year-old played his way onto the field for Brazil and spurred them to win the whole tournament, almost single-handedly.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Because the attorney general single-handedly can solve the problem.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026
Maradona was subject to disgraceful physical treatment and still won the match, well, single-handedly.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
His unintentional comedy single-handedly lifts this into middle-of-the-pack territory for me.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
The recent rally has broadened the AI trade beyond chipmaking stalwart Nvidia, which, for years, nearly single-handedly lifted stocks to fresh highs.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Valdi single-handedly shifts the argument from Child stardom is difficult to Child stardom should not exist at all.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-handedly
Adverb
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All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
Adverb
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Many retire comfortably on Social Security income alone.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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In a category where excess is often measured in horsepower alone, the 21C V Max takes its ambition directly to the manufacturing floor.—
John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
Adverb
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Follow along for live coverage The 34-year-old was seen doing drills with the squad after warming up separately in boots and with the ball in a training session on Wednesday.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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Speculation at the time of Murdoch’s New York buy centered on whether each of the publishing assets would be sold separately or be shopped as whole package.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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Unlike standalone projects developed individually, Lightshift is grouping the installations into a larger portfolio.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
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As victims are identified, they will be contacted individually, according to a sheriff’s office release.—
Sara-James Ranta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Adverb
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For years, the industry was dominated solely by Disney, then Pixar and later Dreamworks Animation.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Because these worldviews frequently arrive at different conclusions, obviously on the polar opposite of each other, Christians don’t see Pride Nights as solely a political debate, but a theological one as well.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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