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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
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
The Dodgers did not have a hit against Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander until a single from Michael Conforto in the fifth inning.
—Field Level Media, Reuters, 9 Sep. 2025
Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
This new space race will not be won with a single breakthrough or headline achievement, but with sustained commitment, clear-eyed vigilance, and a willingness to adapt over decades.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Jeremiah Estrada struck out the side in the sixth inning around a one-out single.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
The Dodgers did not have a hit against Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander until a single from Michael Conforto in the fifth inning.
—Field Level Media, Reuters, 9 Sep. 2025
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That run, the product of a Narváez single and error by center fielder Lawrence Butler, was all the Boston bats managed.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
This new space race will not be won with a single breakthrough or headline achievement, but with sustained commitment, clear-eyed vigilance, and a willingness to adapt over decades.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for single
Adjective
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At the time of her birth, her father, Albert, an itinerant merchant and womanizer, was absent and her parents unmarried.—
Leslie Camhi,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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If the unmarried grandchildren in your family aren’t allowed to bring home significant others to stay in the same room, then explain to Dana that this policy has to be universally applied.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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First, on the draft version of Form W-9, the instructions now make clear that sole proprietors must use their Social Security Number and disregarded entities must use the owner’s taxpayer identification number (TIN).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Luckily for bridge users, the city of Newport has recently become the sole owner of the structure, and the change will likely make closures a lot less frequent.—
Jolene Almendarez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Sep. 2025
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A couple with two pricey cars should run the numbers on separate filing this year.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed by the department's decision and were reviewing the order before considering next steps.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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In other instances, a lone fish can end up in its own cave.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
17 Sep. 2025
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The lone Chelsea goal was scored by Cole Palmer (29’).—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The scam allegedly raked in millions of dollars from more than 1,000 victims, who were primarily elderly individuals.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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During the upcoming hearing, parties are expected to discuss a motion that asks the court to dismiss all claims against the mobile home park and against Lopez as an individual.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
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Depending on the unit, the residences have been enhanced with bocce courts, hot tubs, and even a saltwater plunge pool.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In Flint, where a cash aid program for moms and babies first began, a new body of research points to some promising outcomes — a drastic drop in evictions and fewer preterm births and neonatal intensive care unit admissions.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Hernandez rode 18 of Baffert’s 24 winners, including eight wins in 2-year-old maiden races.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Brant, the $3 million 2-year-old whose maiden victory in July produced a 101 Beyer speed figure, the best by a horse his age in 2025; Balboa, third to Brant in that maiden race; Desert Gate, 2 for 2 after winning the Best Pal Stakes, and Litmus Test, an $875,000 yearling who won first time out.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
4 Sep. 2025
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The dream drive package includes private transfer to The Barn, Napa Valley Car Club's exclusive clubhouse, post-drive drinks and stories and return transfer.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Single.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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