as in lone
not being in the company of others
an unaccompanied child on the airplane flight
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Recent Examples of unaccompanied
The last-minute order wrapped up a frenetic legal battle that began in the early hours of Sunday morning, when immigration advocacy groups filed an emergency lawsuit after discovering shelters holding unaccompanied children were abruptly told to prepare them for deportation within two hours.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 31 Aug. 2025
Also new is an unaccompanied minor policy — anyone under the age of 18 must be chaperoned by an adult.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The deal, confirmed by Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, allows Washington to transfer migrants who refuse to return to their home countries—under conditions that exclude individuals with criminal records or unaccompanied minors.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
The Biden administration also used Fort Bliss to house migrants who crossed the border as unaccompanied children.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 31 Aug. 2025
Also new is an unaccompanied minor policy — anyone under the age of 18 must be chaperoned by an adult.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The deal, confirmed by Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, allows Washington to transfer migrants who refuse to return to their home countries—under conditions that exclude individuals with criminal records or unaccompanied minors.
—Amanda Castro
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
The Biden administration also used Fort Bliss to house migrants who crossed the border as unaccompanied children.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaccompanied
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Breaking free from the isolation tax isn’t just about feeling less lonely.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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There are a lot of lonely people out there.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While Matthew has pursued solo projects, his true passion lies in collaborating with his brothers.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Keep this cake around for guests or for accompanying a very satisfying, solo cup of coffee.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These acts are punishable crimes, and every single threat will be met with the full force of the law.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Midong solar project is the world's largest single-solar power producer, potentially generating enough electricity for 5 million households.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Each breeding season, male leopard seals dive beneath the ice and repeat long, solitary sequences of five distinct call types for hours on end.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While that’s certainly a dramatic gap, this antique isn’t alone in the sense that it’s taken on new parts.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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The president wasn't alone in offering effusive praise Kirk, who was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Unaccompanied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaccompanied. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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