Definition of unpairednext
as in odd
being one of a pair or set without a corresponding mate found an unpaired shoe in the back of the closet

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Recent Examples of unpaired However, when unpaired with satisfaction, these beliefs can lead to serious doubts about the relationship in its entirety. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 Hydrogen peroxide forms as a byproduct when energetic particles break apart water molecules, leading to the recombination of OH radicals — highly reactive molecules with unpaired electrons. Victoria Corless, Space.com, 23 July 2025 And the more unpaired spins a molecule has, the more complicated the interactions among them. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 24 Jan. 2025 This leads to a phenomenon known as magnetization precession, which occurs when atoms with unpaired electron spins are placed in a magnetic field and rotate around the magnetic field at a precise frequency. IEEE Spectrum, 26 July 2017 See All Example Sentences for unpaired
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Adjective
  • The story sets out to lull the reader into trusting that the voice speaks of matters which are odd and gentle, almost eccentric.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Even gold was caught up in the selling frenzy, odd for a safe haven asset usually turned to during times of crises.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Modest, single-family homes with American flags are a common fixture.
    Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Johnston set a Dallas Stars record for most power play goals in a single season in Thursday’s win over Seattle.
    Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026

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“Unpaired.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpaired. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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