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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Recent Examples of separately
While the medical examiner’s findings are critical for the investigation, families need to separately obtain official death certificates through vital records departments.
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William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
The three charges can still be prosecuted, but separately in accordance with the court order.
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Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Axon's Fusus platform separately aggregates shared community cameras, body cameras, drones and other feeds onto a real-time map.
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Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's upcoming wedding, Kelce and his fiancée, Taylor Swift, were spotted separately celebrating with their closest friends.
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for separately
William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
The three charges can still be prosecuted, but separately in accordance with the court order.
—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Axon's Fusus platform separately aggregates shared community cameras, body cameras, drones and other feeds onto a real-time map.
—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's upcoming wedding, Kelce and his fiancée, Taylor Swift, were spotted separately celebrating with their closest friends.
—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for separately
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separately
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Unlike standalone projects developed individually, Lightshift is grouping the installations into a larger portfolio.
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As victims are identified, they will be contacted individually, according to a sheriff’s office release.
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All products featured on Allure are independently selected by our editors.
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All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.
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“Separately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separately. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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