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as in divided
to set or force apart
we tried to separate the gluey pages, but they were stuck tight
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as in parted
to go or move in different directions from a central point
the searchers separated in order to cover more ground
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as in classified
to arrange or assign according to type
separate the students by reading ability
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as in isolated
to set or keep apart from others
separated the injured calf from the herd
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as in differentiated
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 separated
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Premium cable brand Starz is expected to formally be separated into a standalone company by the end of the year.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
See the full list of screenplays below, as separated by genre.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
But while ponytail holders and bobby pins might fare well when given the clear Ziploc baggie treatment, delicate bracelets, earrings, and necklaces can quickly get knotted with other pieces if they’re not separated.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
The Rocketman star also recalled having nightmares after being separated from his mom on a flight as a child.
—EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Its en suite is integrated into the port side of the cabin, separated by a smart glass partition that can be opaque or transparent at the touch of a button, giving the owner the benefit of both privacy and natural light.
—Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
While first stage successfully separated, the second stage engine did not get it into orbit.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Thanksgiving is, as the name implies, about gratitude—a defining ideal of both the specific American tradition and the broader Judeo-Christian civilizational inheritance from which our nation cannot be separated.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Malibu Village mall is separated from the coast by two rows of houses, a golf course and Pacific Coast Highway, yet is still at risk because of its proximity to not just the ocean but also Malibu Lagoon.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Premium cable brand Starz is expected to formally be separated into a standalone company by the end of the year.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
See the full list of screenplays below, as separated by genre.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
But while ponytail holders and bobby pins might fare well when given the clear Ziploc baggie treatment, delicate bracelets, earrings, and necklaces can quickly get knotted with other pieces if they’re not separated.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
The Rocketman star also recalled having nightmares after being separated from his mom on a flight as a child.
—EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Its en suite is integrated into the port side of the cabin, separated by a smart glass partition that can be opaque or transparent at the touch of a button, giving the owner the benefit of both privacy and natural light.
—Katia Damborsky, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
While first stage successfully separated, the second stage engine did not get it into orbit.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Thanksgiving is, as the name implies, about gratitude—a defining ideal of both the specific American tradition and the broader Judeo-Christian civilizational inheritance from which our nation cannot be separated.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separated
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In 2011, the United States classified Khalil Haqqani as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, offering a reward of up to $5 million for information related to him.Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Because he is classified as an international amateur, teams will only be able to sign Sasaki with money from their international bonus pools.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The five-piece collection, which includes a crossbody bag, a backpack, a duffel, and more is differentiated by its blending of the saddle-quality leather that the brand is known for with a much lighter—but aesthetically simpatico—Italian nylon.Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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BlackWolf is a ride-hailing service app in the mold of Uber that has differentiated itself by offering the option to ensure your driver comes equipped with a firearm.Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
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The responses were also split along party lines, with a fair amount of Democrats finding the killing acceptable compared to very few Republicans and independents.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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The two teams split in the regular season last year, but Conard beat Glastonbury in the CCC quarterfinals.Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
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The decision marked a victory for outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden's administration, which had argued that senior military leaders had long recognized that a scarcity of minority officers could create distrust within the armed forces, which were racially segregated until 1948.Nate Raymond, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Children with disabilities, who are often segregated in American child care programs, are included in activities.Jackie Mader, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
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This second release, produced using copper pot stills and aged in American oak ex-bourbon barrels, is distinguished by its single-year harvest.Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The label is beloved for its robust offering of polished foundation pieces with ease, all distinguished by premium materials and subtle yet striking details.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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The patient pulled up the leg of his jeans and disconnected his metal ankle prosthesis from the socket.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Human beings walk around the world like we’re disconnected from our bodies.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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When the last of the wine was finally secured and the drivers strapped in, the semis, each escorted by an armored truck, rumbled past the steel gates and then diverged, assigned to separate routes down the mountain, across more than a thousand miles and three state lines, headed for California.Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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Two diverged roads Frozen turkeys, which go through a blast freezer for about 24 hours to freeze, can be held for months.Solcyré Burga, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024
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Government forces retreated with unexpected alacrity.John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Syrian rebels stormed Iran’s embassy, Reuters reported, citing Iranian English-language Press TV, and Hezbollah retreated from Syria, two Lebanese security sources told Reuters.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Separated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separated. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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