SINGLE-HANDEDLY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

single-handedly

adverb

Definition of single-handedly

as in independently

without aid or support the team's star slugger hit three home runs, effectively winning the game single-handedly

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Recent Examples of single-handedly Kusama’s art influenced the histories of minimalism, pop art, and performance art; more recently her large-scale installations single-handedly pioneered what is now referred to as experiential art. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 In about a quarter of them, 62 cases, soldiers single-handedly stopped people suspected of a crime, often for things like shoplifting or jumping turnstiles to avoid paying subway fare. — Brad Heath, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026 Indeed, between his bat and his glove, Tatis almost single-handedly snapped the surging Mets’ four-game winning streak. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026 To Jones’ point, Uwazurike single-handedly blew up one run-sweep to Harvey in a 9-on-7 period, arriving in the backfield the near second Harvey even touched the ball. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026 Silky Pants Inspired by Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey is single-handedly making cargo pants cool again. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 America’s greatest rival is single-handedly averting a global energy crisis. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026 The segment saw a 34% increase in annual revenue and 42% jump in operating profit, almost single-handedly pulling the overall company into growth for the financial year. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Reached a second successive final with Argentina, almost single-handedly firing them there with eight goals (taking his tally to 15 goals from 15 matches in the past two tournaments). — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-handedly

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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

Definition of independently

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

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

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

Adverb

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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