unaccompanied

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈkəmp-nēd How to pronounce unaccompanied (audio)
Definition of unaccompaniednext
as in lone
not being in the company of others an unaccompanied child on the airplane flight

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Recent Examples of unaccompanied Prosecutors accused the group of transporting unaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 13 from Juárez, Mexico, into the United States. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 The Cahuec Cocs are accused of submitting fraudulent sponsorship applications from December 2020 to October 2023 in order to gain custody of unaccompanied minors. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 11 June 2026 His rivals scrutinized his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and the unaccompanied migrant children crisis in 2021, when Becerra’s Department of Health and Human Services was responsible for shelters where they were housed. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Daily News, 9 June 2026 During the campaign Becerra’s rivals scrutinized his leadership as health secretary during the COVID-19 pandemic and unaccompanied migrant children crisis in 2021, when Becerra’s Department of Health and Human Services was responsible for shelters where they were housed. — Sophie Austin, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unaccompanied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaccompanied
  1. lone
  2. lonely
  3. solo
  4. single
  5. solitary
  6. alone
Adjective
  • The trio are the lone players to have 12 hits in as many plate appearances, ever.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • In the long shadows of the Pacific Northwest, the Yanks were fortunate not to trail 5-1 at the half — and their lone goal came on a Malik Tillman free kick that deflected off a Belgian defender’s head into the net.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
Definition of lone
Adjective
  • The Hollywood Bowl was by no means a lonely bowl Sunday night, as Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass returned to pack the storied venue for the first time in 59 years.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 July 2026
  • Through letters, Ulisses charms lonely women, bilking them of money and possessions.
    — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
Definition of lonely
Adjective
  • Told Slant, the solo project of Florist’s Felix Walworth, has a new album on the way.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 7 July 2026
  • One addition to the ship is a handful of 215-square-foot ocean-view cabins, which were designed (and priced) for solo travelers.
    — Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of solo
Adjective
  • Two double bedrooms and a single bedroom are tucked at the end of the main floor, and are adjoined by a large outdoor terrace.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Six days after the Yankees' first 15 batters couldn't get a hit off Bennett, the lanky left-hander retired the Angels' first 13 batters before Vaughn Grissom's fifth-inning single.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of single
Adjective
  • Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • These solitary, nonaggressive bees use small pieces of leaves to build their nests, causing only cosmetic harm to the plant.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
Definition of solitary
Adjective
  • And in reality, Paul Revere was not alone that night by any means.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The driver, an unidentified male, was alone in the silver sedan.
    — Josh Taylor, CBS News, 2 July 2026
Definition of alone

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