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a single time

ADVERB

once

Synonyms

STRONGEST

already before earlier formerly late previously

STRONG

erstwhile

WEAK

at one time away back back back when but once bygone heretofore in the old days in the olden days in times gone by in times past long ago old on one occasion once only once upon a time one one time before one time previously only one time quondam sometime this time time was whilom

Antonyms

STRONGEST

currently future later presently

Example Sentences

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Fresh water was extremely scarce, so none of the group could wash their clothes a single time during their six-month stay—the cotton trousers they wore had hardened into leg armor by the time they left.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Ratcliffe estimated he was in "dozens and dozens" of meetings with the president, but did not know if there was a "single time where a decision was made".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Marks was on his way to a career day until the final 11 minutes, when he didn’t touch the ball a single time.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2024

In addition, DNA methylation measures were from a single time point, which limits the validity of the mediation effect.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2024

Virgil could not recall a single time in his life when he had yelled.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly

a single time

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