as in independently
without aid or support
either singly or with the cooperation of other nations, we must do something about this pressing environmental issue
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Recent Examples of singly
It’s referred to as monophylla (meaning one-leaved) because its leaves or needles uniquely occur singly, as opposed to all other pine trees where needles are found in bundles of two or more.
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2025
This arrangement allows a single operator to control any number of attackers, launching them singly or in groups as the situation requires.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Of course, air quality varies greatly within a singly country, especially ones as large as the United States.
—Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
They can be hung singly as ornaments in their own right, wired into wreaths, or, sliced and run through a dehydrator and strung with other goodies for a unique display.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2025
This arrangement allows a single operator to control any number of attackers, launching them singly or in groups as the situation requires.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Of course, air quality varies greatly within a singly country, especially ones as large as the United States.
—Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
They can be hung singly as ornaments in their own right, wired into wreaths, or, sliced and run through a dehydrator and strung with other goodies for a unique display.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for singly
Adverb
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For lodging and meals alone, that's $193-213 per day per lawmaker, depending on the day.—
Brittany Carloni,
IndyStar,
9 Aug. 2025
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According to the zoo's blog post: A white pelican was spotted alone on Lake Erie in the Cleveland area in November, the bird's flock apparently having moved on.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The Hulu + Live TV and Fubo brands will remain separately sold and marketed.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Texas House has separately issued arrest warrants for the missing lawmakers.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Singly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singly. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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