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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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3
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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Recent Examples of separate
Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 12 May 2025
Four of the faith groups have since filed two separate lawsuits, one of which recently resulted in a ruling that should have restarted the program.
—Jack Jenkins, NPR, 12 May 2025
Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
Mixed materials are often non-recyclable because they must be separated to process.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
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Adjective
Trump signed a separate executive order in April directing the FDA to improve the process by which states can apply to import lower-cost drugs from Canada, among other actions intended to lower drug prices.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 12 May 2025
Four of the faith groups have since filed two separate lawsuits, one of which recently resulted in a ruling that should have restarted the program.
—Jack Jenkins, NPR, 12 May 2025
Verb
Then on May 7, the shelter in a Facebook post shared the good news that the two pups wouldn’t be separated.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2025
Mixed materials are often non-recyclable because they must be separated to process.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separate
Adjective
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The exact genetic fix will be different for each person, but the approach is very repeatable, said Marks, who has since left the FDA.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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This is likely to prove most useful in lessons and lectures where users will be able to comfortably view the whiteboard whilst simultaneously toggling through different elements such as documents and notes.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Eurostar already allows passengers to book a single ticket from London to several Swiss cities, including Geneva, Zurich, and Lausanne.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The Dragons loaded the bases with two outs for Dean who lined a single to right to drive home two to give Carroll a 3-0 lead.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2025
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And, independent of her adaptations, Reid and her childhood friend Ashley Rodger wrote a jukebox Chicks musical, Goodbye, Earl, about two friends who team up to kill one’s abusive husband, with the Chicks signed on as executive producers.—
Lucy Feldman,
Time,
15 May 2025
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The independent lab also tested another 66 samples of nine ancient grains: amaranth, barley, buckwheat, bulgur, couscous, farro, millet, quinoa and spelt. Results showed rice purchased by shoppers contained 28 times more arsenic than the alternative grains.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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By considering factors such as body shapes, personal preferences, specific occasions, lifestyle needs, and even subtle style nuances, Gensmo generates actionable, individualized style recommendations tailored precisely to each user.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Ratcliffe’s personal investment in United was transferred to INEOS in December 2024.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Verb
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On our trip to Greenville, Victor stopped at a road that divides two burial grounds in town.—
Erika Hayasaki,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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What's Next Breastfeeding often divides public opinion, and will likely spark similar debates online in the future.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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One of her sons, 11-year-old Yusuf, his head heavily bandaged, screamed in grief as the shroud of his younger sibling was parted to show his face.—
MOHAMMAD JAHJOUH,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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His parting gift might be to broaden some of its horizons, too, and that legacy would extend well beyond his departure.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Our writers picked a few obvious candidates (anytime Lamar Jackson-Patrick Mahomes clash in any year classifies as must-see).—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Based on double-occupancy stateroom bookings, groups typically need to have a minimum of five to eight cabins to be classified as a group.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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He is isolated in Sweden — far away from coaching candidates, far away from Penguins assistant GM Jason Spezza — left to find his next coach on a schedule six hours ahead of Eastern Time.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Extreme anxiety and extreme depression is isolating.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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“Separate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separate. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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