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
For 2026, the dollar limits used to determine the deduction under section 219(g) for active participants in certain pension plans are expected to be $81,000 for single taxpayers, $129,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly, and zero dollars for married taxpayers filing separately.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The brothers regularly — though separately — participate in events honoring young people making a difference in communities around the world.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Other Premier League teams have followed, carving their women’s teams out from the men’s side to commercialize them separately, including Aston Villa and Everton FC.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The research also calls for a new generation of solar models, ones that treat ions and electrons separately instead of assuming a single uniform temperature.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The brothers regularly — though separately — participate in events honoring young people making a difference in communities around the world.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Other Premier League teams have followed, carving their women’s teams out from the men’s side to commercialize them separately, including Aston Villa and Everton FC.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The research also calls for a new generation of solar models, ones that treat ions and electrons separately instead of assuming a single uniform temperature.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separately
Adverb
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While employees may experiment with AI individually, the absence of structured guidance prevents cohesive adoption that aligns with organizational goals.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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As of Tuesday evening, 63 amendments remain to be debated either en bloc or individually.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Separately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separately. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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