as in independently
without aid or support
the team's star slugger hit three home runs, effectively winning the game single-handedly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-handedly
Adverb
-
There are 342 black ceramic baguettes set into the bracelet alone.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025 -
But she’s put in the work — and Ballerini is eager to help others feel less alone, especially through her brutally honest music.—
Jeff Nelson,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adverb
-
That corresponded to an assessment separately made by Airwars.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
-
Calcium should be taken separately from this medication.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
27 Mar. 2025
Adverb
-
Specialized technology providers focused solely on the retail media space will emerge with solutions that address the unique challenges of product listing ads and sponsored search within retail environments.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
-
Pro Football Focus graded him 47th of 75 tight ends solely as a run blocker last season; Hill was ranked last.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Single-handedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single-handedly. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share