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
The prosecutor investigated Trump for his role in the efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results and separately investigated the president’s handling of classified documents after his first term.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
The Vanguard Podcaster of the Year award will be determined separately by the inaugural Vanguard Jury, which will be announced at a later date ahead of the Ambies.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Two 18-year-old suspects were separately charged with first- and second-degree murder and attempted murder on Tuesday in Douglas County.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
Kavanaugh separately suggested in December that the court could create an exception for the central bank to the president's otherwise unrestricted power to remove certain executive officers.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
The Vanguard Podcaster of the Year award will be determined separately by the inaugural Vanguard Jury, which will be announced at a later date ahead of the Ambies.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Two 18-year-old suspects were separately charged with first- and second-degree murder and attempted murder on Tuesday in Douglas County.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026
Kavanaugh separately suggested in December that the court could create an exception for the central bank to the president's otherwise unrestricted power to remove certain executive officers.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separately
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The crowd roared as each member introduced themselves individually, starting with leader Jihyo, then Tzuyu, Jeongyeon, Momo, Nayeon, Chaeyoung, Dahyun, Sana, and Mina.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead of a bulky brush that dumps product at the base of your lashes, Sweed’s slim, precision applicator grips and separates each lash individually.—
Olivia Cefalu,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
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The company also said that forecasts generated by its tools could be created independently, allowing government agencies and companies to control their own information.—
Joe Wertz,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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Consultations are offered independently by participating providers.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Separately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separately. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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