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single

[sing-guhl] / ˈsɪŋ gəl /
ADJECTIVE
alone, distinct
Synonyms
STRONGEST
individual lone original particular personal private separate simple sole special specific
STRONG
distinguished exclusive isolated loner one restricted secluded separated singular solitary
WEAK
especial exceptional indivisible not general not public odd only peerless rare singled out strange unalloyed unblended uncommon uncompounded undivided unique unitary unmixed unrivaled unshared unusual without equal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common general indefinite ordinary public together unimportant usual
STRONG
attached combined mingling sociable
WEAK
double married mixed united wed wedded
ADJECTIVE
not married
Synonyms
STRONGEST
divorced sole unmarried
STRONG
bachelor free loner separated solo
WEAK
companionless eligible living alone spouseless unattached unfettered unwed
Antonyms
WEAK
combined double married mixed together united wed wedded

Example Sentences

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Moises Razo RBI single with two outs in B11.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The U.S. doesn’t have a single gasoline market, though.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

Every single judge ruled in Maddin’s favor, but the trucking company kept appealing.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Cost is the biggest reason four out of 10 Americans will not be taking a single trip this summer, according to data from Talker Research.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Clare cleared his throat and gave a single nod.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman