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
That last offer would value WBD at more than $58 billion; separately, the company carries net debt of nearly $36 billion.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
This combination of classic tailoring and closet staples also means that every piece can be reworn separately for countless other outfits well beyond fall and winter 2025.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
The pair, who are reportedly now moving towards a divorce, are worth a lot of money together and separately.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 2025
Then, 100% of additional sale revenues up to $100K must be raised and separately allocated to a Permanent Care Trust Fund before construction will be approved.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
This combination of classic tailoring and closet staples also means that every piece can be reworn separately for countless other outfits well beyond fall and winter 2025.
—Clare Holden, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2025
The pair, who are reportedly now moving towards a divorce, are worth a lot of money together and separately.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 2025
Then, 100% of additional sale revenues up to $100K must be raised and separately allocated to a Permanent Care Trust Fund before construction will be approved.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separately
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Best Restaurants Aiô A kitchen rooted in Taiwanese flavors, Aiô offers tasting-style dishes (no starters or mains) that are designed to be shared or savored individually.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Cena announcement featured more individuals that he's never faced individually before.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Statesman independently verified that the document did in fact contain Hazel’s Social Security number by reviewing Hazel’s Social Security card.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Separately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separately. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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