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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
The only other alternative would be to add a free agent, with names like Sergio Ramos and Joel Matip on the list of currently unattached players that Juve could sign to a contract immediately.
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Adam Digby, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Sometimes the tube becomes unattached, and I’m engulfed by a tsunami of piss.
—Tracey Emin, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
An unattached structure abutting the back of the home had been converted into two studio apartments.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2024
However, curators have also selected several works that are unattached to larger projects, such as Giovanni Bellini’s The Head of an Old Man (circa 1460-70).
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Aug. 2024
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Adam Digby, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Sometimes the tube becomes unattached, and I’m engulfed by a tsunami of piss.
—Tracey Emin, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
An unattached structure abutting the back of the home had been converted into two studio apartments.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2024
However, curators have also selected several works that are unattached to larger projects, such as Giovanni Bellini’s The Head of an Old Man (circa 1460-70).
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unattached
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Watch The Perfect Holiday on Hulu Four Christmases In this 2008 rom-com, Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn play an unmarried couple with plans for an exotic holiday getaway.James Mercadante, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, for unmarried women with children, the median wealth dropped sharply to $10,700.Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 2 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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There is not a single coach in the history of football free of criticism.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 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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This tiny ecosystem is part of a detached unit of Death Valley National Park, protected within the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge since 1984.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 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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In a separate video, longtime viewers shared their appreciation for Scarborough's steady-handed reporting and his tendency to reach out when fans wrote into the show.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Unattached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unattached. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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