1
as in unmarried
not married
there was such a shortage of single men in the neighborhood that he had his pick of girlfriends
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2
as in sole
belonging only to the one person, unit, or group named
any view expressed on the newspaper's editorial pages is the single opinion of the writer of the column
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3
as in separate
not physically attached to another unit
the average price of single homes in the area
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as in lone
not being in the company of others
a restaurant where the single diner is made to feel welcome and given the same level of service as couples or groups
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as in individual
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as in unit
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3
as in maiden
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Recent Examples of single
John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Like, you guys should be asking the top 10 players every single week, every single day, and just document it.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
Witt got into scoring position after the infield single.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
But the attack goes well beyond a single university.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Like, you guys should be asking the top 10 players every single week, every single day, and just document it.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
Jose Caballero’s single to left scored Caminero and tied the game, 2-2.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
Witt got into scoring position after the infield single.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for single
Adjective
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Austen’s second novel follows Elizabeth Bennet, an unmarried woman and the second of five daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Bennet from Hertfordshire, near London.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The single filing status applies to anyone who is unmarried, divorced, or legally separated.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Leopard, the sole novel written by Tomasi, published posthumously, is a considerably autobiographical tale of the decline of a Sicilian aristocratic family amid the Risorgimento.—
Anthony Paletta,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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The point-foot setup is ideal for precise legged control and agile movements, while the sole configuration mimics humanoid walking for a smoother, more natural gait.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah features a separate bedroom and two bathrooms across 622 square feet, while the Concierge Royal Suites with Verandah have the same, but in more than twice the size at 1,781 square feet; both sleep up to five.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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The coed boarding school in Wiltshire is around an hour from their home in Windsor and could accommodate all three of their children, meaning no separate arrangements would need to be made for Charlotte.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In his lone year with Mizzou, Pyne appeared in five games, most notably relieving three-year starter Brady Cook in contests versus Auburn, Alabama and Oklahoma as Cook dealt with hand and ankle injuries.—
Amelia Hurley,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rickard Rakell scored Pittsburgh’s lone goal on the power play, but Mikheyev reached the 20-goal plateau for just the second time in his six-year career on the empty netter.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The individuals are members of the Florida Immigrant Coalition and the Farmworker Association of Florida, two advocacy groups that are also plaintiffs in the lawsuit.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
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When a partner fails to recognize an issue, the individual with MRE becomes more upset.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In his debut, Ostlund got just 8:37 of ice time, 2:04 of which came on the power play as part of Buffalo’s second unit.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Journey’s Greatest Hits is Still Performing Well In the latest tracking frame, Luminate reports that Greatest Hits moved about 13,300 equivalent units in the U.S.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Its maiden and hero product, Rested, hones in on sleep as the fundamental step to optimizing cognitive and immune function.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Their violence — in medieval bestiaries, unicorns are regularly said to have beef with elephants and take them down by goring their bellies — is contrasted with their gentleness towards maidens and innate understanding of purity.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to these artworks, additional exclusive art is on display at the terminal within the MSC Yacht Club private lounge.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Single.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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