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as in single
not physically attached to another unit
a freestanding CD player that can easily be hooked up to your existing components
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as in independent
not being under the rule or control of another
it's a freestanding store, not a franchise
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Recent Examples of freestanding
There is also a freestanding version that has two sizes (5 feet by 5 feet and 6 feet by 6 feet).
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Evan Frank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2020
And a related fundraising drive, yielding $17 million, helped formally launch the center itself, not just as a loose assemblage of interested researchers but as a freestanding research facility.
—John Semley, The New Republic, 27 Apr. 2020
Dora drove Nick to the nearest hospital, a freestanding emergency room in the Baptist system.
—Lauren Caruba, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Apr. 2020
The Hunts also opted for a freestanding tub and eliminated the shower curtain to keep an open feel.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 23 Apr. 2020
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Evan Frank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2020
And a related fundraising drive, yielding $17 million, helped formally launch the center itself, not just as a loose assemblage of interested researchers but as a freestanding research facility.
—John Semley, The New Republic, 27 Apr. 2020
Dora drove Nick to the nearest hospital, a freestanding emergency room in the Baptist system.
—Lauren Caruba, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Apr. 2020
The Hunts also opted for a freestanding tub and eliminated the shower curtain to keep an open feel.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 23 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freestanding
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There is not a single coach in the history of football free of criticism.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Popeye and Tintin will soon be free to roam, punch, and investigate without a single copyright holder in sight.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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In this case, Holmes Cay, an independent bottler renowned for sourcing terrific rums from around the world, got its hands on a single cask filled in 2003 by a rum blending company in the UK, containing leftover rums from 13 distilleries in seven different countries.Tony Sachs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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After Montoya outlined her allegations, the Navajo Nation Council issued a statement saying that leaders had agreed to a request to draft legislation to initiate an independent investigation into the allegation.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Maybe that will come in 2027 when Sam Mendes plans to release four separate, interwoven movies about the members of the Beatles, each told from the perspective of a different band member.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The tune, which credited both Sting and The Police as separate acts, landed on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, and Hot Rap Songs lists.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Such self-restraint is vital for AI systems in fields like healthcare, finance and autonomous vehicles, where unchecked intelligence could lead to unintended consequences.Amandeep Midha, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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In 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a standing general order (SGO) requiring automakers and tech companies to report crashes involving autonomous vehicles as well as Level 2 driver-assist systems found in millions of vehicles on the road today.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
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Stanley received more than 90 reports worldwide over problems relating to the detached lids — 38 of those complaints were tied to burn injuries, with 11 of those requiring medical attention.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The special drew sharp criticism; many felt LeBron came across as detached and unapproachable.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Freestanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freestanding. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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