1
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
French windows and skylights brighten the bohemian-vibe living spaces, which boast floors of ceramic tile and hardwood.
Beamed ceilings and a freestanding fireplace touch up the living room.
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Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2020
There is also a freestanding version that has two sizes (5 feet by 5 feet and 6 feet by 6 feet).
—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
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Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2020
There is also a freestanding version that has two sizes (5 feet by 5 feet and 6 feet by 6 feet).
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freestanding
Adjective
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The deduction is completely phased out for single filers earning above $150,000 and married couples with incomes above $250,000.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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For a single taxpayer, the 12% tax rate applied on taxable income from $11,926 through $48,475 in 2025.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The McClatchy Commerce Content team, which is independent from our newsroom, oversees this content.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Why are Hobbs, Gallego calling for an independent investigation?—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Another caller, a case worker, was assisting two separate individuals who was defrauded by con artists impersonating immigration attorneys via Facebook and WhatsApp.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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The deal will also lower the tariff the United States charges on Japanese auto exports, which are subject to a separate tariff schedule, to 15 percent, including a preexisting tariff of 2.5 percent.—
Ana Swanson,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The autonomous vehicle industry is expected to expand considerably, and Waymo is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this burgeoning market.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Ukraine launched autonomous craft from catapults and snared Russian drones in fishing nets.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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White Lake Township Chief of Police Daniel Keller said in a news release the homeowner was alerted through his video surveillance system that seven individuals had broken into his detached garage.—
Mike Stunson
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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The house features five bedrooms and one bathrooms. 5. $2.1 million, single-family residence in the 6100 block of Contra Costa Road The sale of the detached house in the 6100 block of Contra Costa Road in Oakland has been finalized.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
2 July 2025
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“Freestanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freestanding. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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