as in individually
not together with someone or something else
The software is sold separately from the hardware. Store the raw meat separately so it doesn't contaminate the other food. The professor met with each student separately.
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Additional a la carte items are available to add on or order separately.
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Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Kennedy has separately told supporters that Trump promised him control of the Department of Health and Human Services and its sub-agencies, though the Trump campaign has denied that Kennedy will have such a role.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
Rankings are established separately for men and women.
—Casey Murphy, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Then separately wash the cloths in the washing machine with warm water and a mild detergent.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
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Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Kennedy has separately told supporters that Trump promised him control of the Department of Health and Human Services and its sub-agencies, though the Trump campaign has denied that Kennedy will have such a role.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
Rankings are established separately for men and women.
—Casey Murphy, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Then separately wash the cloths in the washing machine with warm water and a mild detergent.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Separately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separately. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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