as in single
operating or standing on its own
The device can be purchased either as a stand-alone unit or as part of a bundled system. The rental property is a stand-alone guesthouse.
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Recent Examples of stand-alone
As a stand-alone hospital, Tri-City, like Palomar to the east, has struggled with budget problems, which have been exacerbated by inflationary pressure on supply and labor costs.
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Iran and Hezbollah, Rubio argued, are trying to block a stand-alone deal with the Lebanese government that might weaken Tehran’s leverage there.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Many have threatened to use amendments in the reconciliation bill and force votes on stand-alone legislation to prevent it from being revived later.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 2 June 2026
All are at risk of stand-alone weather events like hurricanes, disease or drought.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 27 May 2026
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Iran and Hezbollah, Rubio argued, are trying to block a stand-alone deal with the Lebanese government that might weaken Tehran’s leverage there.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Many have threatened to use amendments in the reconciliation bill and force votes on stand-alone legislation to prevent it from being revived later.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 2 June 2026
All are at risk of stand-alone weather events like hurricanes, disease or drought.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-alone
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Play/Pause Button 50 States, 50 People Meet the people behind iconic travel experiences in every single US state.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Carolina scored those three goals in 39 seconds, the fastest three goals by a single team in Stanley Cup Final history, making what looked like a no-doubt Vegas win into a game once again.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Two Israeli soldiers were killed in separate incidents, according to their military.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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According to detectives, Gonzalez is accused of approaching multiple victims on separate occasions, exposing himself and masturbating before fleeing the area on an electric scooter.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Then the team assigns a wage value to each discrete task by cross-referencing ADP’s payroll data.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The fact that no discrete GPU is included is one likely cost-saver.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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Three children who were playing hide-and-seek spotted a cat floating on the surface of the water in the garden of an unoccupied semi-detached home.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Over time, the bond between the sliding frame and the glass can deteriorate, causing the moonroof glass to become detached while the car is operating.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Tortuga sits on 1,300 feet of private beach with clean white sand and turquoise water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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On June 5, Knox was recorded at his private high school ceremony in Los Angeles.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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“Stand-alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-alone. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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