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Recent Examples of apart
Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2024
But oxygen can arise from other processes: Sunlight could break apart water in the planet’s atmosphere, for example.
—Elise Cutts, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Sep. 2023
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
The two shopping and dining complexes, with no love between them, are growing — apart.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
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Adverb
Since 2005, the Savage Stone Quarry has mined a mineral called Baltimore gabbro, which is used for road beds, riprap and airport runways, by blasting apart chunks of rock in a large open pit, situated between Interstate 95 and Route 1.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2024
But oxygen can arise from other processes: Sunlight could break apart water in the planet’s atmosphere, for example.
—Elise Cutts, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Sep. 2023
Adjective
The Camino de la Costa stairway that leads to the ocean in the Lower Hermosa neighborhood has been falling apart for years, to the point that the concrete is crumbling and the rebar is rusted.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
The two shopping and dining complexes, with no love between them, are growing — apart.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apart
Adjective
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But out of nowhere … …BAM, as John Madden used to exclaim back in the day.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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The destruction of 70 percent of Gaza's infrastructure has left 1.9 million people displaced, with nowhere to return.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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Wednesday's protests saw police fire tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds in Nairobi, with isolated clashes also breaking out in other towns.—
Humphrey Malalo,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Blackouts in the capital, unlike in much of the rest of the country, are largely scheduled, and far shorter than in the outlying and more rural provinces, where outages sometimes span 15 hours or more per day.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 May 2025
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Today, the remaining drive-ins can be counted on one hand: the Malt Shop, Frosty Drive N in Denton and Theo’s Drive-In in Grand Prairie, and maybe a couple more in outlying towns.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Nestled on the coasts of Islamorada, a village in the Florida Keys, are a series of secluded beaches that attract saltwater fishermen from all over the world.—
Kara Franker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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The secluded property spans nearly 13,000 square feet of both inside and outdoor space where guests can post up by the pool, lounge in covered cabanas, or nosh on authentic Caribbean spreads fusing African, West Indian, and European cuisine.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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His father, David, a retired college professor and experimental composer, runs a small classical music label from home.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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Schnall, in his first year as head coach after taking over for the retired Gary Gilmore, had not been ejected this season before Sunday.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Amazon’s secret outlet has more than 20,000 markdowns on summer clothing and accessories.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Originally built by the British Navy, the cabin is said to have been the site of secret meetings held by Winston Churchill.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Personal journey: Arriving in Miami from Cuba as a teenager, Arnaz initially worked odd jobs before reinventing himself as a musician, leading to a successful career that included collaborations with notable band leaders and performances in New York and Miami Beach.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
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In the video, Boone is in debt $10 million to his record label and has to raise enough cash to pay them back doing odd jobs.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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The new away jerseys were inspired by the team’s 2022 Winter Classic look, but the cream base has been replaced by a sharp white.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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And nearly every game for the European teams is like an away game.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2025
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“Apart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apart. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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