as in independently
without aid or support
either singly or with the cooperation of other nations, we must do something about this pressing environmental issue
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Recent Examples of singly
This arrangement allows a single operator to control any number of attackers, launching them singly or in groups as the situation requires.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Of course, air quality varies greatly within a singly country, especially ones as large as the United States.
—Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
They can be hung singly as ornaments in their own right, wired into wreaths, or, sliced and run through a dehydrator and strung with other goodies for a unique display.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024
Almost every singly retailer offers significant Cyber Week discounts both in-store and online during this time.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Of course, air quality varies greatly within a singly country, especially ones as large as the United States.
—Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
They can be hung singly as ornaments in their own right, wired into wreaths, or, sliced and run through a dehydrator and strung with other goodies for a unique display.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024
Almost every singly retailer offers significant Cyber Week discounts both in-store and online during this time.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for singly
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In 2024 alone, China exported $4.6 billion worth of critical goods to Russia, including CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines used for precise fabrication of complex parts and microelectronics used in weapons production.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The computer then decodes these signals, allowing Smith to move a cursor on the screen with his thoughts alone.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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Earlier death tolls given separately by regional authorities and rescuers had put the number of dead at 13.—
Reuters,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2025
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That’s more beneficial than selling the investment and paying taxes on the gain while separately writing a check to charity.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Singly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singly. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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