singly
adverb
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Synonyms for singly
Synonyms
alone, independently, single-handed, single-handedly, solely, unaided, unassisted
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The bag limit for game turtles is four per day (singly or in aggregate), and the possession limit is 8 (total) for these species. — Tim Evans, Indianapolis Star, "Snapping turtles: 5 things you need to know," 14 July 2019 Andrenid bees, a species of bumblebee, live singly and are the primary pollinator of wild blueberries. — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, "Bee kind to Alaska’s pollinators (but it’s OK to smack a wasp)," 26 June 2019 The large daisy-like flowers with mounded heads and showy rose or pink rays (petals) are usually borne singly on stout stems, well above the foliage. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "How to Grow Gorgeous Echinacea in Your Garden," 29 May 2018 The large daisy-like flowers with mounded heads and showy rose or pink rays (petals) are usually borne singly on stout stems, well above the foliage. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "How to Grow Gorgeous Echinacea in Your Garden," 29 May 2018 Life jackets floated singly, and men without life jackets beat against the sides of boats, trying to clamber into them. — Washington Post, "AP WAS THERE: 75 years ago, reporter lands on Attu Island," 29 May 2018 The capital gains exclusion allows eligible owners to pocket up to $250,000 (taxpayers filing singly) or up to $500,000 (joint filers) from the net gains on their home sales, tax-free. — Kenneth R. Harney, chicagotribune.com, "This hefty tax benefit for homeowners hangs in the balance," 16 May 2017 The cost of out of warranty repair can be as high as $700, as keys can often not be repaired singly. — Glenn Fleishman, Fortune, "Apple Admits to Sticky MacBook Pro Keyboards, Will Fix Them for Free," 22 June 2018 And depending on size and brand, the cans are sold singly or in four- or six-packs. — Anne Schamberg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Canned wine? Really? Sales are growing for portable, chillable and down-to-earth drinks," 24 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'singly.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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singly
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singly
adverb
, ˈsiŋ-glē\
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