INDEPENDENTLY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

independently

adverb

Definition of independently

as in separately

without aid or support independently came to the same conclusion

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Recent Examples of independently The second company may have to learn essentially the same lesson independently, as may the third, fourth and fifth. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Rashidian also described accounts of arrests, executions and broader security crackdowns – claims CNN cannot independently verify. — Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 Bidets can also allow people with physical limitations to clean themselves independently, reducing the workload of caregivers, most of whom are women. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The machine can also carry out lifting operations independently, according to the company. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 David Jefferys All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 Some dual-zone systems even let each side of the bed cool independently. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026 The ministry did not identify who carried out the strikes, and the allegations could not be independently confirmed. — Omar Faruk, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Sandisk, which began trading independently in February 2025, has soared more than 4,300%. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for independently

Adverb

Sure enough, Heyward and Freeman headed south that day — still driving separately because of their differing morning routines.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The Hollywood Reporter has separately learned that Lee reached a confidential settlement agreement with actor Mark Curry in 2015.

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of separately

Adverb

Across the territories, panelists broadly agreed that Nordic cinema still carries a recognizable quality stamp, but that recognition alone rarely guarantees theatrical traction.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent history alone should be enough for TCU to take the matchup serious and not overlook the Tar Heels.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of alone

Adverb

On the first night of training camp, the Rams’ defensive line coach sat down with each of his charges individually and, among other topics, talked about Aaron Donald.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Aspirin is not recommended in teens, though doctors may individually recommend aspirin/caffeine combination products for migraines.

— Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of individually

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On another metric, which looks solely at the serve itself (rather than how the point plays out) to generate a 0-10 rating, Shelton comes in fifth on tour.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Some are starting small private businesses solely to afford the tickets to leave.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

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