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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Recent Examples of single-handed
Elinor’s single-handed battle against the coldblooded gang is tied to this novel’s timely theme: how men have always underestimated women and how women have used that to their advantage.
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Carol Memmott, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2023
In a preprint paper published online today, OpenAI has managed to teach its robot hand to solve a much more difficult version of in-hand cube manipulation: single-handed solving of a 3x3 Rubik’s cube.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Oct. 2019
Carol Memmott, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2023
In a preprint paper published online today, OpenAI has managed to teach its robot hand to solve a much more difficult version of in-hand cube manipulation: single-handed solving of a 3x3 Rubik’s cube.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-handed
Adverb
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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However, Asimov publishes a full bill of materials on its GitHub repository, allowing builders to source components independently and potentially reduce costs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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These two companies alone account for a meaningful 4% of VEA's portfolio.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Jessica Mack, a health and wellness expert and founder of The Functional Consulting Group who was not involved in the study, said the findings reflect a growing understanding that health is influenced by more than exercise and nutrition alone.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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The report also notes that 10 Republican state attorneys general have urged the SEC to closely examine OpenAI’s disclosures ahead of a potential public offering, while Congress has separately requested information about the company’s safeguards around conflicts of interest.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Almonds and dark chocolate provide many healthy benefits when consumed separately.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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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
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But the reality is that Africa’s richest man can’t single-handedly drive industrialization across the continent.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Single-handed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single-handed. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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