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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
Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 13 July 2025
In a chic white ensemble, Kate attended the Saturday, July 12, match of the ladies' singles final at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Alain Sherter, CBS News, 14 July 2025
For a single taxpayer, the 12% tax rate applied on taxable income from $11,926 through $48,475 in 2025.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
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Adjective
That was certainly the case at Wimbledon on Sunday, where the long-time tennis fan arrived to see Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner battle it out for the men’s singles title wearing an outfit that would have fit in equally well at the new Soho Farmhouse Ibiza as at SW19.
—Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 13 July 2025
In a chic white ensemble, Kate attended the Saturday, July 12, match of the ladies' singles final at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Noun
The deduction is completely phased out for single filers earning above $150,000 and married couples with incomes above $250,000.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 14 July 2025
For a single taxpayer, the 12% tax rate applied on taxable income from $11,926 through $48,475 in 2025.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
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In 2000, just 19% of South Koreans between the ages of 30 and 34 were unmarried, but today that number is 56%, according to government data.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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The newspaper also reported that Sabharwal, who was unmarried, served as his elderly father’s primary caregiver.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Regents also moved to name interim Chancellor John Zerwas sole finalist for the system's chancellor position.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Her next 20-point game will give her sole possession of the record.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Another caller, a case worker, was assisting two separate individuals who was defrauded by con artists impersonating immigration attorneys via Facebook and WhatsApp.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Mitochondria—the organelles in our cells responsible for generating energy—are likely the product of an ancient symbiosis with a distant ancestor and a microbe, and have their own separate DNA.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Gomez, the lone Democrat on the commission, said she was troubled by Paramount’s payment to settle a suit brought by President Trump and by other concessions.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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Emergency responders arrived on the scene and assisted the lone survivor.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
23 July 2025
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Ahead of Hankison’s sentencing, four individuals, including Taylor’s aunt, Bianca Austin, were arrested outside the federal courthouse while protesting.—
Josh Wood,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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The life and death of any individual became merely something to be haggled over in bureaucratic ministries: who was an alien, who should be imprisoned as an enemy alien, who should be deported to certain death?—
Celia Bell
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Amado, Miller and Montez accounted for nearly 40% of the total overtime bill for the 16-member unit.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Five of the nine hitters from the Opening Day lineup are on the injured list, part of a 17-man MASH unit that will force action at the July 31 trade deadline.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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The A-list crew were gathered for the luxury vessel's maiden voyage, a two-night journey for 400 guests that departed from Rome on July 1 for Malta.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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In Guler’s maiden campaign, Ancelotti went with wingers Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo as a front two.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Just hours ahead of tonight’s South Park Season 27 premiere (Comedy Central, 10/9c), Paramount Global has announced a new five-year deal with Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Park County, making Paramount+ the show’s new exclusive streaming home around the world.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
23 July 2025
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“Single.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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