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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4
as in isolated
to set or keep apart from others
separated the injured calf from the herd
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5
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
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
The collaboration aims to create a recycling system at MP Materials' Mountain Pass refinery, where MP Materials will recycle end-of-life and other magnet materials to make separated oxides.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 22 Mar. 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
Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
McComb and Van Der Beek separated in 2009 and finalized their divorce in 2010.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 June 2026
The officer was dragged approximately two blocks before becoming separated from the vehicle.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 10 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
As part of this transition, the financial and administrative responsibilities of the role will be separated.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 June 2026
The complaint alleges that during lunch, Barney’s students had to sit on the far side of the cafeteria, separated from the other kindergarten classes.
—Chaewon Chung
june 9, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Following immense tabloid scrutiny and time apart, Andrew and Sarah separated in 1992, with their divorce also finalized in 1996.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Adjective
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
The collaboration aims to create a recycling system at MP Materials' Mountain Pass refinery, where MP Materials will recycle end-of-life and other magnet materials to make separated oxides.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 22 Mar. 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
The Grossmans were separated at the time of the fatal crash.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
McComb and Van Der Beek separated in 2009 and finalized their divorce in 2010.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 10 June 2026
The officer was dragged approximately two blocks before becoming separated from the vehicle.
—Kristina Rex, CBS News, 10 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
As part of this transition, the financial and administrative responsibilities of the role will be separated.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 June 2026
The complaint alleges that during lunch, Barney’s students had to sit on the far side of the cafeteria, separated from the other kindergarten classes.
—Chaewon Chung
june 9, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Following immense tabloid scrutiny and time apart, Andrew and Sarah separated in 1992, with their divorce also finalized in 1996.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separated
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Seven of the couples have been married for more than 25 years, and three of the couples have, over the last decade, divorced.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Electra went on to marry former NBA star Dennis Rodman in November 1998 (the two divorced six months later) and Dave Navarro, the lead guitarist for Jane's Addiction, in 2003 (the two announced their separation in 2006, and finalized their divorce in 2007).—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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When India was partitioned, Punjab was divided into two, leaving the Sikh community in economic distress with immense loss of land and wealth.—
Akash Pamarthy,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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The complication is that the trend has raced ahead of the research, and the research itself is divided.—
Allison Palmer
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Her blonde hair is parted to the side and frames her face.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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On Monday, The Times confirmed that the reality TV series parted ways with Montgomery.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Those encounters resulted in 50 arrests, including 16 classified as immigration arrests, placing Miami Springs among the most active municipalities in Florida participating in the program despite its relatively small population.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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While Smith-Wade received some safety snaps last season, he’s always been classified as a cornerback.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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New research from Federal Reserve Bank of New York economist Natalia Emanuel published in Science found that remote work, while often boosting productivity, also often leaves employees feeling socially isolated and leads to mental health issues.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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On females, the pattern is isolated to the upper back.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
8 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
Verb
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The jackpot hasn’t been hit in more than a month, rolling over since May 2, when tickets in Texas and Florida split a $20 million prize.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The Stanley Cup Final shifted to Las Vegas for Game 3 with the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes knotted at 1-1 after splitting the opening two games in Raleigh.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Although both technologies have generated headlines, attracted billions in investment, and prompted debates around consumer protection and national security, the federal government’s approach to oversight of these innovations has diverged in a substantial way.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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On support for expanding government – from healthcare to jobs to environmental programs – Democrats and working-class voters have diverged dramatically since the 1980s.—
Nicholas Jacobs,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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“Separated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separated. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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