SEPARATE (FROM) Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

separate (from)

verb

Definition of separate (from)

as in to cut off

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cut off

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Sierra ultimately decided to cut off Machado’s shirt and bra with a pair of scissors and had sex with Machado’s body.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Some reporters in the press box in Atlanta noted seeing Daniels having his jersey cut off by medical staff.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

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separate (from)

separately

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