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Recent Examples of apart
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
What sets Sirius apart, Hengbot says, is the degree of control offered to users through its proprietary software platform.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
Add two or three wool dryer balls or new tennis balls to help break apart clumps and maintain the loft in the insulation.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025
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Adverb
Things change when the two share an awkward yet romantic moment on vacation, which drives them apart, until they are forced to reunite again, this time for a wedding.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
What sets Sirius apart, Hengbot says, is the degree of control offered to users through its proprietary software platform.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
In the clip, two workers in high visibility vests appeared to use hammers and chisels to break apart stone blocks on the pyramid.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
Add two or three wool dryer balls or new tennis balls to help break apart clumps and maintain the loft in the insulation.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apart
Adjective
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Luka has since acknowledged that the out-of-nowhere nature of the trade left his head not in quite the right place, either.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
21 Oct. 2025
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Suddenly, a masked person came out of nowhere and low-blowed Punk.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The world of customer-service sketch TikTok has been torn asunder after it was discovered that Hannah Brown (not that Hannah Brown) attended Kirk’s memorial service.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
27 Sep. 2025
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This week, another late-night TV show was struck asunder, the Fed lowered interest rates and a new American Girl doll debuted.—
Holly J. Morris,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The pair become isolated in a rundown Oklahoma motel room as discussions of conspiracy theories take place.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The gringos are coming, and Latour must shore up the diocese, trekking between isolated haciendas and pueblos with his quasi-spousal companion Father Vaillant.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Last month, Japan conducted a military exercise involving its air, ground and maritime branches across the country's main and outlying islands, as well as surrounding waters and airspace.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Vargas said the credit union has shifted based on where its customers are located, and like other large businesses in the Sacramento area, SAFE Credit Union has been watching the population grow in outlying parts of the metro area.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the most popular options are larger beaches like Cala Granadella, Cala Portixol, and Cala Blanca, but Cala Sardinera and Cala del Francés are popular with locals for their secluded feel.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Alila Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen, Mexico Nature surrounds Alila Mayakoba, a secluded hotel situated on 60 acres of mangroves and freshwater canals in Riviera Maya.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Assassin followed retired professional killer Julie (Keeley Hawes) and her estranged son Edward (Highmore) as they are forced to work together in a fight for survival on a remote Greek island.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Paul’s fights against older guys, such as Mike Tyson, or semi-retired MMA fighters, like Anderson Silva, generated attention and sold tickets and pay-per-view buys.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Large software wallets explicitly derive all accounts from a secret recovery phrase, underscoring how central the model is in everyday use.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Heeler family home is recreated in uncanny detail—from Bandit’s armchair to the backyard barbecue—with interactive games (led by a cheeky garden gnome named Rhonda), music, and secret nooks that delight kids and grown-ups.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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While Iguaran was waiting for relatives to send more cash, and earning small amounts of money working odd jobs, the men who operate the fishing boats transporting migrants to Colombia cut him a break.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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That case should get started in late November, with Zwerner placed in the odd position — in terms of personal financial gain — of seeking Parker’s acquittal.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Apart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apart. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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