as in separately
without aid or support
independently came to the same conclusion
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Adverb
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However, Rodriguez was adamant about living separately, while Craig wanted the opposite.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
13 July 2025 -
The brand recommends machine washing them separately in cold water before using them for the first time and tumble drying them to ensure the towels stay soft and fluffy.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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Ultimately, 739 people died, mostly elderly residents, people of color and those who lived alone and had no one to check in on them.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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On piano, Yoyo has placed in three major competitions in 2025 alone.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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They are gained solely to satisfy the rule and can cost thousands of dollars, potentially delaying entry into the workforce.—
Bryce Welker,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Lobstermen with solely a state permit in the conservation management area had faced less restrictive maximum size and V-notch rules over the decades compared to those with a federal permit.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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Tourism In Central America After decades of Costa Rica singly handily dominating travel in Central America, nascent travel industries in destinations like Guatemala, Panama and Nicaragua are just starting to gain the international spotlight.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Understanding Squash Vine Borers The adult female moths lay small reddish-brown disc-like eggs (about 1mm in diameter) singly at the base of each plant stem, depositing about 200 eggs during her lifetime.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Independently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/independently. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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