1
as in divided
to set or force apart
we tried to separate the gluey pages, but they were stuck tight
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2
as in parted
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 classified
to arrange or assign according to type
separate the students by reading ability
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as in isolated
to set or keep apart from others
separated the injured calf from the herd
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as in differentiated
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 separated
Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The separated explants, though, got busy dismantling parts of themselves that were no longer useful.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Connor Bedard completed a career-best season despite missing time because of a separated shoulder, and Louis Crevier rose to the top defensive pair.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Tommy Flanagan served as another ally to Maximus and Lucilla as Cicero, who facilitated communication between the separated lovers.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Whereas within cool-guy culture, things are a little bit more separated.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
He got separated, then un-separated, then his wife gave birth during a car crash, then his wife blew up.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
In actuality, washing rice removes excess starch, dust, and debris to ultimately help the grains to be more separated and fluffy, rather than sticky.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Finally, Rotterdam’s Youth Jury Award went to Ah Girl by Ang Geck Geck Priscilla, about a young girl caught in a war between her separated parents.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 June 2026
The park’s two districts are separated by the city of Tucson, with the drive between the western and eastern districts taking between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on traffic.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
The pair first met in 1999 after Stewart separated from his ex-wife Rachel Hunter.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
While first stage successfully separated, the second stage engine did not get it into orbit.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Karidis said yes, and they wed the following year, but separated in 2024.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
The exes, who were married for nearly 30 years, separated in 2023 and finalized their divorce in June 2025.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
The most important question is not whether young people can be separated from their phones for seven hours.
—Adam Howard, Time, 10 June 2026
After the annihilation of the planet Altea and fearing that Zarkon would get his hands on Voltron, King Alfor (Keith Ferguson/Sean Teale) separated the Lions and hid them away from the Galra Empire.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 10 June 2026
Adjective
Black Pride Colorado Organizers say the world feels so separated, and pride will be used to keep everyone together.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The separated explants, though, got busy dismantling parts of themselves that were no longer useful.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Connor Bedard completed a career-best season despite missing time because of a separated shoulder, and Louis Crevier rose to the top defensive pair.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Tommy Flanagan served as another ally to Maximus and Lucilla as Cicero, who facilitated communication between the separated lovers.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Whereas within cool-guy culture, things are a little bit more separated.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
He got separated, then un-separated, then his wife gave birth during a car crash, then his wife blew up.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
In actuality, washing rice removes excess starch, dust, and debris to ultimately help the grains to be more separated and fluffy, rather than sticky.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
Finally, Rotterdam’s Youth Jury Award went to Ah Girl by Ang Geck Geck Priscilla, about a young girl caught in a war between her separated parents.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Benji separated from Zack, patted the spot on the bed between them, and then opened up his arm as an invitation.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 June 2026
The park’s two districts are separated by the city of Tucson, with the drive between the western and eastern districts taking between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on traffic.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
The pair first met in 1999 after Stewart separated from his ex-wife Rachel Hunter.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
While first stage successfully separated, the second stage engine did not get it into orbit.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Karidis said yes, and they wed the following year, but separated in 2024.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
The exes, who were married for nearly 30 years, separated in 2023 and finalized their divorce in June 2025.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 16 June 2026
The most important question is not whether young people can be separated from their phones for seven hours.
—Adam Howard, Time, 10 June 2026
After the annihilation of the planet Altea and fearing that Zarkon would get his hands on Voltron, King Alfor (Keith Ferguson/Sean Teale) separated the Lions and hid them away from the Galra Empire.
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separated
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The reunion comes 15 years after the couple divorced amid rumors of a cheating scandal.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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As Kat gets to know Charlie — a divorced single dad and math teacher — their fake romance blossoms into real love.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Outside the courtroom, reaction to the case remains sharply divided.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The lithosphere, however, is not a single piece but is divided into puzzle-like fragments called tectonic plates, according to the USGS.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The lawsuit claims that after the opera company and the Kennedy Center parted ways in January, center officials have not returned more than $17 million in gifts and donations that belong to the opera company.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Since the two organizations parted ways, the opera claims, the Kennedy Center has refused to return more than $17 million in gifts and donations.—
Janay Kingsberry,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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Customs officials said the World Health Organization classified khat as a drug of abuse in 1980.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Each meteor was classified based on 13 properties, including its speed, brightness and its height.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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At the request of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, and to allow for the safety of the firefighters, FPL temporarily isolated a section of one power line in the immediate area of the fire, impacting 38 customers.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The actors had the best time, because they’d been isolated for so long, and then suddenly they were thrown into a holiday camp.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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The wrap varieties are differentiated by the sauce, which comes in classic, spicy, or blackened Ranch flavors.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Founded in 2021 by former OpenAI researchers, the company initially differentiated itself through an emphasis on AI safety and alignment.—
TrueBridge Capital,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The seven core collaborators – Kogonada, producer Chung An, producer Christopher Radcliff, producer-cinematographer Benjamin Loeb, and actor-producers Richardson, Mao and Jin Ha – collectively owned the project, splitting responsibilities and working without outside financing.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The last time the jackpot was hit was back on May 2, when two players in Texas and Florida split a $20 million prize.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The big story Since the pandemic, the China story has diverged as tech advances grab attention, while traditional industries fade.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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But then our paths diverged, there were disagreements over the team’s direction.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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“Separated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separated. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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