SINGLE-HANDEDLY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

single-handedly

adverb

Definition of single-handedly

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 That series single-handedly brought the reality show back from the regular-person doldrums, infusing the whodunit murder-mystery reality show with Housewives and reality TV gamers and one pilot named Pete to make the whole show sing. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026 The responsibility has single-handedly become one of the most meaningful parts of his life. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026 Teen dramas are arguably single-handedly holding society together every summer. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026 In about a quarter of them, 62 cases, soldiers single-handedly stopped people suspected of a crime, often for things like shoplifting or jumping turnstiles to avoid paying subway fare. — Brad Heath, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Indeed, between his bat and his glove, Tatis almost single-handedly snapped the surging Mets’ four-game winning streak. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026 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 America’s greatest rival is single-handedly averting a global energy crisis. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-handedly

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Erin Mandzik, senior director of corporate communications for FAT Brands, Round Table Pizza’s parent company, told The Fresno Bee that the restaurant was independently owned and operated.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
The idea relied on superradiance, a phenomenon in which many particles emit radiation collectively rather than independently.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of independently

Adverb

The signatories argue that a correct answer alone does not capture what makes mathematical research valuable.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2026
But because a film shoot is kind of boring, most of us abandoned the ladders after an hour, leaving my brother to watch the rest of the filming alone.

— Sarah Shanfield, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of alone

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The analysis gives every product listing equal weight and does not separately assess whether polyester is virgin or recycled—limitations that complicate comparisons among fast-fashion, activewear and outdoor brands.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
The three platforms have separately appealed a sub-quota requiring them to devote 20% of their mandatory audiovisual investment to genres including animation, documentaries and recorded or recreated live performance.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of separately

Adverb

Fix compared it to the Apollo mission, in which NASA corralled 20,000 companies and universities to make millions of parts to build a rocket none of them could have launched individually.

— Nicolás Rivero, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
But Pattinson’s is only one turn within a stellar cast who individually deliver some career-best screen work.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of individually

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Large cells show stronger durability The researchers said the findings point to electrochemical protocol design as a way to improve LMR battery stability without relying solely on changes to the battery materials themselves.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Hossain is careful not to place the blame for that pressure solely on men.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

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