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
Authorities attempted to limit the violence on the Seaside Heights boardwalk over the holiday weekend by imposing a 10 p.m. curfew on unaccompanied minors, but the brawls continued anyway, WABC reported.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
Drivers would’ve been prohibited from sharing accounts, from giving rides to unaccompanied minors without their guardian’s approval, and from offering food or drink to passengers.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
There were also families and unaccompanied minors present at their proceedings.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
While the settlement initially largely only applied to unaccompanied minors, in 2015, U.S. District Court Judge Dolly Gee extended the protections to migrant children detained with their parents, generally limiting the detention of such minors to 20 days.
—May 22, CBS News, 22 May 2025
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
Drivers would’ve been prohibited from sharing accounts, from giving rides to unaccompanied minors without their guardian’s approval, and from offering food or drink to passengers.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 23 May 2025
There were also families and unaccompanied minors present at their proceedings.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
While the settlement initially largely only applied to unaccompanied minors, in 2015, U.S. District Court Judge Dolly Gee extended the protections to migrant children detained with their parents, generally limiting the detention of such minors to 20 days.
—May 22, CBS News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaccompanied
Adjective
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Nunes’ lone loss during her dominant stretch came against Peña.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The lone exception was Heather Wilson, president of the University of Texas at El Paso and a former Republican member of the House of Representatives and Secretary of the Air Force during the first Trump administration.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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As found in the survey, adults who experience daily loneliness are nearly five times more likely to rate their current life poorly compared to those who aren’t lonely.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Skeletal branches created a cathedral over the lonely vehicle where the 64-year-old man had breathed his last, the winter-gray river placid in the background behind a ramble of fences.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Tait is also largely known for his solo career, as well as his work in DC Talk alongside Kevin Max and TobyMac.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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These trailblazers are making reservations for a table for one or heading straight to the bar for a solo drink and meal.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The cheeseburgers at Mama’s Snack shack are $5.50 for a single and $8.60 for a double.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The only way for a princess to stay royal is to stay single her entire life or marry a direct relative within her own family — an arrangement no one is particularly interested in pursuing.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Rotate The Cockpit Leadership, especially during crises, shouldn't be a solitary effort.—
David Meade,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Despite planning on being alone forever, Jessica soon meets musician Felix (Will Sharpe), who challenges her to reevaluate her 30-something crisis.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
10 June 2025
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Fox isn’t alone in her affection for slouchy boots as of late.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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“Unaccompanied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaccompanied. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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