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
The flowers, which appear both singly and in clusters, display the classic hybrid tea form.
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Mimosa and Bloody Mary variations, in flights or singly, can be purchased separately.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Not singly, not a lone fish here and there, but in packs.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 2025
Eggs, laid singly on leaves, are light green or yellow and slightly elongated.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2024
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Mimosa and Bloody Mary variations, in flights or singly, can be purchased separately.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Not singly, not a lone fish here and there, but in packs.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Aug. 2025
Eggs, laid singly on leaves, are light green or yellow and slightly elongated.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for singly
Adverb
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The modern trophy home isn’t necessarily the largest or most extravagant property on the block, but rather something of a tool to help owners live better, longer, and more independently for decades to come.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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During their conversation, Monty spotted Dean Martin eating alone.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Curaçao’s Dick Advocaat, 78, will break the record for oldest coach — a milestone that’s been broken twice already in the past four days alone (South Africa’s coach Hugo Broos is 74 and so is Czechia’s Miroslav Koubek).—
Alex Connor,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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But as Rudyka soon found out, the court proceedings were conducted separately for each child – with sometimes very different outcomes.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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New Hampshire's highest court determined that the murder charge should have been prosecuted separately from the charge of second-degree assault.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Police released an image of the scorpions, which appear to be individually wrapped in plastic.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The musicians are individually superb, yet the ensemble sometimes lacks tonal weight and richness.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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“Singly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singly. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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