as in individually
not together with someone or something else
The software is sold separately from the hardware. Store the raw meat separately so it doesn't contaminate the other food. The professor met with each student separately.
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The Deep State analysts separately said on Tuesday that Moscow now controlled Hrushivske, southwest of Pokrovsk and close to the border of Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region.
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Ellie Cook
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
When dealing with large spreadsheets, another effective strategy is to break the data into smaller, manageable sections and ask the model to analyze each part separately.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
The brand recommends machine washing them separately in cold water before using them for the first time and tumble drying them to ensure the towels stay soft and fluffy.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 July 2025
However, Rodriguez was adamant about living separately, while Craig wanted the opposite.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 13 July 2025
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Ellie Cook
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
When dealing with large spreadsheets, another effective strategy is to break the data into smaller, manageable sections and ask the model to analyze each part separately.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
The brand recommends machine washing them separately in cold water before using them for the first time and tumble drying them to ensure the towels stay soft and fluffy.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 13 July 2025
However, Rodriguez was adamant about living separately, while Craig wanted the opposite.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 13 July 2025
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“Separately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separately. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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