1
as in unmarried
not married
everyone was surprised when the unattached woman finally fell in love
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2
as in single
not physically attached to another unit
preferred an unattached house to a townhome
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Recent Examples of unattached
Plus, the unattached back piece looks clunky, and the tongue doesn’t read.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2026
The tractor apparently didn't rolled, but the unattached tanker tumbled some distance away.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
The real opportunity lies in attracting and retaining the next generation of top earners – young people who are unattached to place and looking for opportunities to build their careers and their lives.
—Cristobal Young, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
By contrast, Maia’s boyfriend, Dylan (Josh Hutcherson), a grade-school Spanish teacher, is the only person in her life unattached to the entertainment industry.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2026
The tractor apparently didn't rolled, but the unattached tanker tumbled some distance away.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
The real opportunity lies in attracting and retaining the next generation of top earners – young people who are unattached to place and looking for opportunities to build their careers and their lives.
—Cristobal Young, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
By contrast, Maia’s boyfriend, Dylan (Josh Hutcherson), a grade-school Spanish teacher, is the only person in her life unattached to the entertainment industry.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unattached
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Mary’s Journey From Wallflower to Leading Lady The story begins at Longbourn, where the Bennet family’s five unmarried daughters navigate the rigid expectations of Regency society.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The story begins at Longbourn, where the Bennet family’s five unmarried daughters navigate the rigid expectations of Regency society.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Korean’s quartet of assists was one shy of the MLS single-game record set by Lionel Messi last year, and established a new high for LAFC.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This could extend to single-serve snacks in the car while out running errands.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Upon arrival, crews encountered a detached garage fire, with exposure concerns to nearby structures, the news release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The fire also damaged two neighboring houses and a detached garage.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Angels had the rookie’s back, rallying back from three separate deficits to earn an 8-7 victory in 11 innings on a game-ending sacrifice fly from Nolan Schanuel.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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There is not much of a theme separate from the idea of giving folks a glimpse of what Denver has managed to collect since 1942, when the museum acquired its first women’s garment.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Unattached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unattached. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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