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as in unmarried
not married
everyone was surprised when the unattached woman finally fell in love
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as in single
not physically attached to another unit
preferred an unattached house to a townhome
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Recent Examples of unattached
Plus, the unattached back piece looks clunky, and the tongue doesn’t read.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2026
The tractor apparently didn't rolled, but the unattached tanker tumbled some distance away.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
The real opportunity lies in attracting and retaining the next generation of top earners – young people who are unattached to place and looking for opportunities to build their careers and their lives.
—Cristobal Young, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
By contrast, Maia’s boyfriend, Dylan (Josh Hutcherson), a grade-school Spanish teacher, is the only person in her life unattached to the entertainment industry.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2026
The tractor apparently didn't rolled, but the unattached tanker tumbled some distance away.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
The real opportunity lies in attracting and retaining the next generation of top earners – young people who are unattached to place and looking for opportunities to build their careers and their lives.
—Cristobal Young, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
By contrast, Maia’s boyfriend, Dylan (Josh Hutcherson), a grade-school Spanish teacher, is the only person in her life unattached to the entertainment industry.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unattached
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Women can bear arms, although unmarried ones traditionally display them on a diamond (known as a lozenge) or oval shape, rather than a shield.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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Meg, an 11-year-old orphan living at the Lafayette County Orphan Asylum; Birdie, an unmarried woman seeking help from her sister; and Charlie, a woman on the run from her past.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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The Knicks trailed in every single game against San Antonio and were down as many as 10 in the fourth quarter of Game 5.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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On June 8, Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London, Kentucky, responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Interstate 75 northbound near the 62-mile marker in Rockcastle County.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Three children who were playing hide-and-seek spotted a cat floating on the surface of the water in the garden of an unoccupied semi-detached home.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Over time, the bond between the sliding frame and the glass can deteriorate, causing the moonroof glass to become detached while the car is operating.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Investigators said Morabia Siddhi Suresh, 33, of Fremont, California, had been driving in rainy conditions when she was involved in a separate collision, according to Kentucky State Police.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The separate bottom-zipper section is an absolute lifesaver if you — like me — are accustomed to bringing along multiple pairs of shoes or want a place to stash wet swimwear or heavy toiletries.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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“Unattached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unattached. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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