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as in different
not the same or shared
we stayed in separate apartments on our vacation
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2
as in single
not physically attached to another unit
the housing development has 200 separate homes, each with its own enclosed yard
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3
as in independent
not being under the rule or control of another
the former Soviet republic is now a separate country
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as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
the husband and wife each have separate interests
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as in to divide
to set or force apart
we tried to separate the gluey pages, but they were stuck tight
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2
as in to part
to go or move in different directions from a central point
the searchers separated in order to cover more ground
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3
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
separate the students by reading ability
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as in to isolate
to set or keep apart from others
separated the injured calf from the herd
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as in to differentiate
to understand or point out the difference in
trying to separate science from religion on one specific point
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Recent Examples of separate
Angela Yang, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
The man, who was hospitalized in critical condition, spoke with detectives on two separate occasions in February and March while recovering at a medical facility.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
Ally Neagen, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
Comparing those three species’ heights is interesting, but perhaps unfair, since they are separated by many millennia and not necessarily directly connected by evolution.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Executives of those companies pledged to invest an initial $100 billion and up to $500 billion over the next four years in the project, which will be set up as a separate company.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
The man, who was hospitalized in critical condition, spoke with detectives on two separate occasions in February and March while recovering at a medical facility.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
Temptation Island is a reality TV show where couples put their relationships to the ultimate test: They are separated and live among groups of singles on a tropical island.
—Ally Neagen, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025
Comparing those three species’ heights is interesting, but perhaps unfair, since they are separated by many millennia and not necessarily directly connected by evolution.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separate
Adjective
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But that was an almost entirely different team, except for reserve guard Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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What if Piper emerges from the meditation center with entirely different values.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Rock’s talent includes shooting down German fighter planes with a single submachine gun and tossing grenades with great accuracy.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Marple’s team typically begins an organizing session by pulling every single belonging out and categorizing it all.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
17 Mar. 2025
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Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
16 Mar. 2025
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Founded in 2002, Film Movement distributes award-winning independent and international films, having released more than 300 feature films from festivals worldwide.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Human Factor The avalanche awareness community is all about focusing on personal biases, communication, and group dynamics.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Imagine a digital version of a personal sales associate who has known you for years and has a deep understanding of your preferences.—
Jonathan Nikols,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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One Mom Has Had Enough When one Texas mom took to TikTok to share her daughter's heartbreak over being bullied for having a knockoff Stanley cup, the response was divided.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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The garden is divided into several enticing categories, from geographical designations to thematic gardens.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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My parting goal to you is to climb high, come down, and always have fun.—
Sean McNally,
Outdoor Life,
13 Mar. 2025
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Growing Conditions: Full to part sun and moist to dry soil Size: 40-50 feet tall Zones: 5-7 11 of 11 Quaking Aspen For a yard tree, quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) is hard to beat.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2025
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In order to be classified as gin, the spirit’s most prominent flavor must be piney, cool juniper.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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More: Trump releases classified JFK files on assassination.—
Josh Meyer,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Series two, like its predecessor, suggests that a balanced approach is not about completely isolating work from life, but rather about establishing a dynamic interplay between the two.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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This has hallmarks of emotional abuse – non-physical behaviors meant to isolate, control and frighten.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Separate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separate. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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