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as in divides
to set or force apart
we tried to separate the gluey pages, but they were stuck tight
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2
as in parts
to go or move in different directions from a central point
the searchers separated in order to cover more ground
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as in classifies
to arrange or assign according to type
separate the students by reading ability
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as in isolates
to set or keep apart from others
separated the injured calf from the herd
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as in differentiates
to understand or point out the difference in
trying to separate science from religion on one specific point
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Recent Examples of separates
Keepy-uppies with those on you really separates the men from the boys.
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Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
There is a quality that separates organizations that find a way from those that don't.
—Chris Rosenberg, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
At the back of the property, a wrought-iron fence separates the yard from the creek that gives Winding Creek Road its name.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
Sigalet separates his clients into two categories.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Do Your Research Beforehand Nothing separates a prepared interviewer from an unprepared one faster than the first few minutes of conversation.
—King Holder, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
The system separates high-level intelligence from low-level motion control.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
One interesting feature is the merging of the English and Non-English language lists, whereas Netflix separates the two.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
Not the musical act but the ineluctable, relentless passage of time that is all that separates us from the grave.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
There is a quality that separates organizations that find a way from those that don't.
—Chris Rosenberg, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
At the back of the property, a wrought-iron fence separates the yard from the creek that gives Winding Creek Road its name.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026
Sigalet separates his clients into two categories.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Do Your Research Beforehand Nothing separates a prepared interviewer from an unprepared one faster than the first few minutes of conversation.
—King Holder, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
The system separates high-level intelligence from low-level motion control.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026
One interesting feature is the merging of the English and Non-English language lists, whereas Netflix separates the two.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
Not the musical act but the ineluctable, relentless passage of time that is all that separates us from the grave.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separates
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This essentially divides the matches into quarters, which is how American spectators prefer to mark the passage of time.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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There’s always at least one Love Island USA contestant who divides viewers, and for Season 8, that person is Melanie Moreno.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
11 June 2026
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Trever parts his hair to the right while his brother styles his combover to the left.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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The software analyzes incoming sensor data and automatically classifies potential threats.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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The gray-market vendors selling vials for $300 to $600 each, as reported by the Associated Press, operate outside that process regardless of how the FDA classifies the underlying substance.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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At low voltages, the system isolates neodymium — a critical ingredient for the ultra-strong permanent magnets used in clean energy.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Wembanyama isolates Brunson in the post and gets one, two, three chances at the rim for an indefensible bucket?—
Kyle Wagner,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Also, Johanna receives a pretty cool glow-up in the finale, with dramatic make-up and a costume that differentiates this monumental match from her earlier, less prestigious performances.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Correspondent Adam Yamaguchi looks at what differentiates the Japanese diet.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The dam breaks, and Regina splits into laughter at Jobim’s deadpan devolution into nonsense.—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
13 June 2026
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Today, Cobbs, 36, splits her time between southeastern San Diego and Atlanta, and took some time to talk about her work, and being able to help other people feel a little less lonely.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Zaniewska and Martinez’s approach to getting the best out of a common trait in their players also diverges.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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RedNotes users This is where WorkBuddy diverges sharply from many Western counterparts.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Shortly after qualifying, Gilbert spoke with CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede and argued that his experience leading Miami Gardens and serving on the Miami-Dade County Commission distinguishes him from the rest of the field.—
Jim DeFede,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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The article distinguishes between burnout, stemming from unsustainable demands, and deeper disconnection, a desire for a new career direction.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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“Separates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separates. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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