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
Under the agreement, Ticketmaster would offer a stand-alone ticketing platform that would allow third parties, such as SeatGeek and StubHub, to use its technology.
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Julia Shapero, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2026
The loss secured a stand-alone last-place finish in the 18-team ACC, which means the Jackets won’t participate in the 15-team ACC Tournament.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Each room has a stand-alone soaking tub and steam shower.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
Insiders told Variety that instead of wasting further money through trying to compete with Showmax as a struggling stand-alone streamer, Canal+ is likely to expand its partnership and roll out this Netflix-bundling into the rest of Africa.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
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Julia Shapero, The Hill, 9 Mar. 2026
The loss secured a stand-alone last-place finish in the 18-team ACC, which means the Jackets won’t participate in the 15-team ACC Tournament.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Each room has a stand-alone soaking tub and steam shower.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
Insiders told Variety that instead of wasting further money through trying to compete with Showmax as a struggling stand-alone streamer, Canal+ is likely to expand its partnership and roll out this Netflix-bundling into the rest of Africa.
—Thinus Ferreira, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-alone
Adjective
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Celebrini now has 94 points, moving him past Jonathan Cheechoo for fourth place on the Sharks’ all-time single-season scoring list.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Though the bigger executive rooms are the standout, the smaller single-room studios are equally beautiful, cost a little less, and sometimes come with their own easter eggs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But Democrats are almost universally opposed to a separate proof of citizenship provision in the bill, and have generally panned the legislation as an attempt at voter suppression.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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Pretti and Good died in separate shootings at the hands of federal agents during Operation Metro Surge.—
STEFANIE DAZIO,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While the tornado threat in Dallas-Fort Worth is lower than in parts of West Texas and southwest Oklahoma, forecasters warn that any storm that remains discrete and takes advantage of stronger low-level winds tonight could produce a brief tornado, according to the National Weather Service.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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While the magnitude of these surges varies by context, the temporal clustering of activity in both cases demonstrates that social media visibility is driven by discrete political and moral shocks rather than sustained baseline engagement.—
Arnaud Kurze,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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By one estimate, fewer than a quarter of the residential areas in many cities allow anything other than detached single-family homes.—
M. Nolan Gray,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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But also, the way that the hospice nurses are so compassionate and calm and present, but at the same time detached.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Guests will have access to 150 feet of private shoreline (including a private dock complete with a pier, ramp, and float) as well as plenty of paths for afternoon strolls.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Every home includes a private backyard, smart technology and energy-efficient systems.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Stand-alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-alone. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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