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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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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
Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Then the dancers disappeared, too, except for Abraham and a couple, who separated and lapped the stage one last time before leaving.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
The ingredients aren’t separated by recipe, which can make unpacking and prepping confusing.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
Nellie, who was separated from her husband, lived alone in a house not far from Clinton.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Once the ladies are separated, Jackie pulls Heavenly aside to scold her for her behavior.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Only 10 votes separated the top two finishers in a field of 15 nominees.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Bring to room temperature and give your batter a stir before using to reincorporate any ingredients that may have settled to the bottom or separated during refrigeration.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
The Malibu Village mall is separated from the coast by two rows of houses, a golf course and Pacific Coast Highway, yet is still at risk because of its proximity to not just the ocean but also Malibu Lagoon.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Data held in qubits is affected by data held in other qubits, even when physically separated.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Then the dancers disappeared, too, except for Abraham and a couple, who separated and lapped the stage one last time before leaving.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
The ingredients aren’t separated by recipe, which can make unpacking and prepping confusing.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
Nellie, who was separated from her husband, lived alone in a house not far from Clinton.
—Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Once the ladies are separated, Jackie pulls Heavenly aside to scold her for her behavior.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
Only 10 votes separated the top two finishers in a field of 15 nominees.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Bring to room temperature and give your batter a stir before using to reincorporate any ingredients that may have settled to the bottom or separated during refrigeration.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
The Malibu Village mall is separated from the coast by two rows of houses, a golf course and Pacific Coast Highway, yet is still at risk because of its proximity to not just the ocean but also Malibu Lagoon.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separated
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And our findings have broader implications for how species are classified and protected under conservation laws.—
Andre A. Naranjo,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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What’s new visually is what’s news here; the fact that Dead & Company are doing completely unique setlists each night — or at least completely differentiated over the course of a three-day weekend — is an old, dog-bites-man story.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Imax is hugely differentiated from at-home watching.—
Ramin Setoodeh,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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Plaid’s bank partnerships avoided years of licensing; TSMC’s $20B chip R&D was split with Apple/NVIDIA.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Read more Climate Change New Microsoft AI Research Edges Towards 'Medical Superintelligence' Nuclear fusion differs from fission, or splitting atoms, which is how nuclear power is generated today.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The group touts its record of promoting education for girls of all ages, albeit with classes segregated by gender.—
Delaney Simon,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Jan. 2025
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As cybersecurity vendors most often operate in silos, the industry remains largely segregated, creating challenges for security teams, stifling risk protection capabilities and hindering innovation.—
Michael Nicosia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Beyond these achievements, Alex distinguished himself through his partnership with the administration.—
Olivia Antigua,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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That’s an issue because while both hemp and marijuana are cannabis plants, distinguished only by their cannabinoid content, they are regulated differently.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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Yet, technical jargon, complex financial concepts and misaligned expectations can create barriers to understanding, leaving clients feeling uncertain or disconnected from the decision-making process.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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But the plant is now disconnected from the grid and the electricity infrastructure required to operate the plant safely has been damaged by drone strikes and frequent shelling.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
20 Mar. 2025
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That is where their paths diverged.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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But views diverged on the other two groups.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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But while there are still a lot of questions to be answered, the prospect of a Pixel-like camera design seems to have retreated.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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It’s hardly been altered in the 17,000 years or so since those glaciers retreated.—
Ashley Balzer Vigil,
Ars Technica,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Separated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separated. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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