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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2
as in unit
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3
as in maiden
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Recent Examples of single
Guy Yehiav, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The idea is to really show the audience the extraordinary sacrifices that these people are making every single day, to try to take care of you on what’s usually your worst day or one of your worst days.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
In the four majors prior, there were four different girls’ singles winners.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Closing Thoughts No single intervention can solve the food waste crisis or its corresponding contribution to methane emissions.
—Guy Yehiav, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The idea is to really show the audience the extraordinary sacrifices that these people are making every single day, to try to take care of you on what’s usually your worst day or one of your worst days.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more.
—Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2025
In the four majors prior, there were four different girls’ singles winners.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for single
Adjective
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About 46% of U.S. adults aged 20 and older are unmarried, and some cities have even higher populations of singles, according to a CBS News Data Team analysis of U.S. Census data.—
Taylor Johnston,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2025
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Half of metro Atlanta's adults are unmarried, so the odds for finding love here could be in your favor.—
Kristal Dixon,
Axios,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The only locksmith at Yosemite National Park in California, the sole EMT ranger at neighboring Devils Postpile National Monument, an experienced sled dog musher in Alaska’s Denali National Park.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC News,
21 Feb. 2025
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But that may not the sole—or even primary—cause of the substance’s downshift in popularity.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appétit,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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When this proved inadequate, the Constitution made the presidency separate from the Congress and gave the office significant independent powers and vigor.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Feb. 2025
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In a separate note on Monday, analysts at Germany’s Mwb Research upgraded their price target for Hensoldt to 45 euros ($47.12) per share from 43 euros per share, but downgraded the stock from a buy to a hold.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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She was confirmed by a party line vote of 52-46, with a lone Democrat Sen. Jacky Rosen voting in favor of her confirmation.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The lone other investing startup on the list, Capitalize, is appearing for the second straight year after raising a $19 million Series B round in August.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Transgender individuals face significantly higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide than the general population, largely due to systemic discrimination and barriers to care.—
David Kilmnick,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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The new law, the Social Security Fairness Act, repeals two provisions that previously reduced Social Security benefits for individuals who receive pension income based on work where employers were not required to withhold Social Security payroll taxes.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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The Nebraska defensive backs spoke highly of him last season, but how will Butler fare in his bid to motivate and organize a full unit?—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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If approved by shareholders at Anglo American’s annual general meeting in April, Anglo American Platinum will be spun off into a standalone unit in June.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In the background is a lake, perhaps where King Arthur’s mythical maiden resided before giving him his sword.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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Cowgirls, grunge girls, hippie chicks, hula girls, Mods, Pre-Raphaelite maidens, and surfers are some of the territories that her designs have come up with.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to its timeless elegance characteristic of a European chateau, the home is in the exclusive neighborhood of Snedens Landing, which is well known for its rustic seclusion, connection to the arts and proximity to New York City.—
Michael P. McKinney,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Late & Live will once again be the only place to watch the celebrity evictees first live interview alongside an array of unmissable exclusive features including access to the camera runs, special guest commentary and fiery debate.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Single.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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