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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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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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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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as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
the separateness of the island community has given it a distinct culture
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Recent Examples of separate
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka, who both served on the NCUA's board, said in separate statements that they had been removed by Trump.
—Pete Schroeder, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The transition from general-purpose AI to specialized AI separates companies that unlock sustained ROI from those stuck paying for excessive compute without real gains.
—George Stelling, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Is your vision as a solo artist and your vision as HANA’s producer clearly separate or closely linked?
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka, who both served on the NCUA's board, said in separate statements that they had been removed by Trump.
—Pete Schroeder, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
On Tuesday, April 15, season 2 of The Valley picked up nearly nine months after Brittany Cartwright and Jax Taylor separated.
—Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The transition from general-purpose AI to specialized AI separates companies that unlock sustained ROI from those stuck paying for excessive compute without real gains.
—George Stelling, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separate
Adjective
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Pope Francis preached the same gospel in different language.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Subtitles are easy to add to film, but, for the most part, they were used only when actors and audiences spoke different languages.—
David Owen,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Each plane has four single suites and four side-by-side suites, two of each at the front of each business class cabin.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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In this Oscar-winning documentary, filmmaker Craig Foster free-dives daily in a South African kelp forest to follow a single cephalopod over a year.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The government argues that simply means that while the task force can consider a request from the Health and Human Services secretary – and even be fired for not complying – they’re supposed to exercise independent judgment.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Our coverage is independent and objective, and has not been reviewed, approved, or endorsed by any of these entities.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Rescuers used two fire boats, a helicopter and personal watercraft to look for the boy, as well as personnel on the beach, Guzman said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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Its network of over 900 successful professionals is worth over $5.7 billion as of this writing, and the group is quickly gaining notoriety for its significant influence not just on professional but personal growth.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The city is divided along sectarian lines: The south is home mostly to Sunni Muslims, while the northern neighborhoods are mostly Alawite.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Passengers are divided on the appropriateness of removing shoes during flights, citing comfort versus hygiene and safety.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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As clouds of thick smoke and dust began to part, the horror set in.—
Ashley Killough,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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The clouds parted, and Fuji-san emerged to show off its snowcapped peak before the clouds once again obscured it from view, leaving us instead to admire Suruga Bay below.—
Kristen E. Pope,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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How Businesses Can Remain Compliant Governance platforms and compliance partners focus on helping any business, from enterprises to startups, to monitor, identify, classify and ensure that AI is built in accordance to the new EU AI Act.—
Jessica Mendoza,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Of the 23 players in the squad that have made 11 or more league appearances this season, nine (almost 40 per cent) can be classified as long-distance internationals.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Furthermore, the current political and market volatility can become distracting, or even isolating.—
Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Traumatic or abusive situations often distance or isolate people.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Separate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separate. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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