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as in dividing
to set or force apart
we tried to separate the gluey pages, but they were stuck tight
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as in parting
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 classifying
to arrange or assign according to type
separate the students by reading ability
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as in isolating
to set or keep apart from others
separated the injured calf from the herd
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as in differentiating
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 separating
Symmetries broke, enabling the particles of the Standard Model to acquire a rest mass and separating the forces into four fundamental ones.
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Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
The homes were clustered together, with no streets separating them.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
Having this special calming box can reduce feelings of stress in a moment that might otherwise become volatile, like separating from a parent.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
One-third of the directing nominees are women The Globes have multiple categories in a number of areas (separating dramas and musicals/comedies), but, like every other major awards show, only one category for directors.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Critics might argue that separating these roles creates unnecessary complexity.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Perhaps the solution lies in separating these roles entirely.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
By separating the cruelty from the constructive, a company can turn criticism into a catalyst for meaningful growth.
—Molly McPherson, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The confrontation escalated as the two continued to exchange blows near the retaining wall separating the field from the stands until security and stadium staff had to step in to break them up.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
The homes were clustered together, with no streets separating them.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
Having this special calming box can reduce feelings of stress in a moment that might otherwise become volatile, like separating from a parent.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
One-third of the directing nominees are women The Globes have multiple categories in a number of areas (separating dramas and musicals/comedies), but, like every other major awards show, only one category for directors.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Critics might argue that separating these roles creates unnecessary complexity.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Perhaps the solution lies in separating these roles entirely.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
By separating the cruelty from the constructive, a company can turn criticism into a catalyst for meaningful growth.
—Molly McPherson, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The confrontation escalated as the two continued to exchange blows near the retaining wall separating the field from the stands until security and stadium staff had to step in to break them up.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separating
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The study also highlighted the historical confusion that had persisted in classifying these fish.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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By classifying data based on sensitivity and impact, businesses can prioritize efforts to strengthen their data security while ensuring regulatory compliance.Vivek Ahuja, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Rhubarb is a vegetable that visually appears to resemble celery in texture — but its color and taste are differentiating factors between the two.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Highlight How Your Work Aligns with Organizational Values The study underscores the importance of differentiating high and low performers, yet only 22% of employees believe their leader effectively does so.Mark Murphy, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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James knocked the ball down and the Eagles delivered their first unblemished record, another distinguishing mark in a breathtaking season.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to the singer, Riot has evolved its music production into a more integrated and ongoing part of its creative process, distinguishing itself from other companies that typically use more fragmented approaches.Cecilia Ciocchetti, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
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Record slip Stocks moved lower Thursday, retreating from the records the major indexes hit in the previous trading session.Michele Luhn, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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In Iceland, glaciers cover about 10 percent of the country's area but are rapidly retreating.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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By spreading the burden of some of the work traditionally carried out by the CIO, businesses are able to bring a greater diversity of skills and experience to the tasks of leading organization-wide digital transformation in 2025.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Plot, Cast, Run Time Written and directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, Heretic finds two missionaries, Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East), spreading the Good Word of Mormonism in a small town.Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started distributing refunds totaling more than $72 million to players impacted by Fortnite's billing practices.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In March, the Rocket Foundation introduced Sparks Grants, distributing $10,000 each to 10 Atlanta organizations dedicated to creating safer neighborhoods.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2024
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Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Consequently, employers are placing a greater emphasis on AI skills in their recruitment strategies.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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And earlier this year, Dollar General began the first full-scale refresh of its sorting process within its DCs since 2017.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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He's since learned of sorting machines that use electric currents to check if a penny is pure copper and drop the pennies into separate buckets.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Separating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separating. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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