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as in unmarried
not married
everyone was surprised when the unattached woman finally fell in love
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2
as in single
not physically attached to another unit
preferred an unattached house to a townhome
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Recent Examples of unattached
Plus, the unattached back piece looks clunky, and the tongue doesn’t read.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2026
The tractor apparently didn't rolled, but the unattached tanker tumbled some distance away.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
The real opportunity lies in attracting and retaining the next generation of top earners – young people who are unattached to place and looking for opportunities to build their careers and their lives.
—Cristobal Young, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
By contrast, Maia’s boyfriend, Dylan (Josh Hutcherson), a grade-school Spanish teacher, is the only person in her life unattached to the entertainment industry.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2026
The tractor apparently didn't rolled, but the unattached tanker tumbled some distance away.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
The real opportunity lies in attracting and retaining the next generation of top earners – young people who are unattached to place and looking for opportunities to build their careers and their lives.
—Cristobal Young, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
By contrast, Maia’s boyfriend, Dylan (Josh Hutcherson), a grade-school Spanish teacher, is the only person in her life unattached to the entertainment industry.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unattached
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Transfers to spouses, but not to unmarried partners, are exempt.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Yoriko Endo, an unmarried woman in her early 40s or so, grew up in Nagi and went away to attend art school but came back to live on the family farm.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Upon arrival, officers located a person with a single gunshot wound.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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By the time Yohel Pozo hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning, the Lumberjacks had other fans — and even the mascot Fredbird — joining in on the ruckus.—
Warren Mayes,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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This is one reason why a partner of someone with avoidant attachment may perceive their partner as emotionally unavailable, overly self-sufficient, detached or distant or resistant to commitment.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The price gap Condos generally cost less than detached homes, which is why first-time buyers often start there.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Austin-Travis County EMS Chief Robert Luckritz said emergency responders treated victims at four separate shooting scenes across the city.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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This Bagsmart travel jewelry organizer has separate, dedicated pockets and compartments for your rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings, and folds up into a compact pouch for easy packing.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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“Unattached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unattached. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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