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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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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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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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as in unit
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as in maiden
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Recent Examples of single
Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
After spending Thursday trying to sway Republican holdouts to back his bid to retain the speaker's gavel, Mike Johnson's future could still come down to a single GOP vote Friday when House holds elects a new leader as the 119th Congress begins.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
Matias Grez, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Leading the action once again is host Maya Jama, who returns to help the singles navigate the tumultuous journey of finding love in the tropical island.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Again, because all of these are estimates, a single score is less useful than tracking your score over time.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
After spending Thursday trying to sway Republican holdouts to back his bid to retain the speaker's gavel, Mike Johnson's future could still come down to a single GOP vote Friday when House holds elects a new leader as the 119th Congress begins.
—Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Twice during the match Zheng, who claimed the women’s singles gold medal at the Paris Olympics, was hit with a time violation while preparing to serve.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Leading the action once again is host Maya Jama, who returns to help the singles navigate the tumultuous journey of finding love in the tropical island.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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The move drew swift criticism online, as the brand has long presented itself as a safe haven for unmarried couples.Esha Mitra, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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The children, Luis, 11, and Antonella, 4, are enrolled in school, and the parents even married in City Hall after 15 years together — a popular move among unmarried couples looking to streamline their asylum cases.Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The sole damage to the home was to two of the exterior panes – one cracked, while the other below it shattered entirely.Dakin Andone, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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Councilwoman Monica Perez was the sole voice of opposition.Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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On a separate note, some of you may find that a partner is particularly helpful to you now, especially if you’re involved in legalities, travel or international markets.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Last month, Crowley wrote a memo to Bass urgently requesting additional funds and expressing concerns that a separate $7 million cut in overtime funds could hinder fire response efforts.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Brewers were the lone NL Central representative in the postseason and lost to the New York Mets in the wild-card round.LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Former first lady Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are also confirmed to attend the inauguration ceremony alongside their husbands, making Michelle the lone holdout among the former presidents’ spouses.Sam Reed, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2025
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Every year, thousands upon thousands of optimistic individuals gaze wistfully at the confetti descending from the ceiling, visualizing a new and improved version of themselves come New Year’s Day.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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As people live longer, public pension systems are getting strained, and consequently, the retirement burden is slowly shifting from the state to the individual.Tanmay Gupta, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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On the morning of Nov. 25, right after their move, the building managers boarded up several units on the second floor, including the Sanchez apartment.Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
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And guess what—the counter gear unit had a vertical shaft, which means that this concept is not rear-wheel-drive but AWD.Peter Lyon, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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In his maiden floor speech as Senate majority leader, Sen. John Thune of South Dakota used his first few minutes of floor time to make a commitment to defend the filibuster rule, which requires at least 60 votes to pass legislation in the Senate.Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Nitish Kumar Reddy, who made a brilliant maiden Test century in the first innings at No.8, should be batting in the top six.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Some of these micro-events could be exclusive product launch workshops.John Hall, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The genetically gifted duo stayed at the home of Gerber’s parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, at the exclusive El Dorado Golf & Beach Club in Los Cabos, Mexico.Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Single.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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