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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
That, in the end, is what separates productive worry from the kind that hollows you out.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 8 May 2026
Trucks hauling dirt and bulldozers and backhoes tearing into the earth were visible across the two-lane road that separates her from the data center site.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
That kind of democratization of luxury is evident in Berryman’s interior, with a layout that combines guests and crew rather than separates them.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
The clinical-adjacent layer separates serious retreats from atmospheric ones.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The practitioner roster is what separates a true wellness retreat from a high-end hotel spa.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
That measurable-outcomes framing, paired with the setting, is what separates the splurge from a standard resort stay.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Check out our top picks for achieving his look like a bold pair of eyeglasses, clean suit separates, a crisp shirt and standout accessories including brooches, pocket squares and more!
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
But one thing that separates Monroe from his brothers?
—Tracy Kimball, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Angela Haupt, Time, 8 May 2026
Trucks hauling dirt and bulldozers and backhoes tearing into the earth were visible across the two-lane road that separates her from the data center site.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
That kind of democratization of luxury is evident in Berryman’s interior, with a layout that combines guests and crew rather than separates them.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 May 2026
The clinical-adjacent layer separates serious retreats from atmospheric ones.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
The practitioner roster is what separates a true wellness retreat from a high-end hotel spa.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
That measurable-outcomes framing, paired with the setting, is what separates the splurge from a standard resort stay.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Check out our top picks for achieving his look like a bold pair of eyeglasses, clean suit separates, a crisp shirt and standout accessories including brooches, pocket squares and more!
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
But one thing that separates Monroe from his brothers?
—Tracy Kimball, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separates
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Tennessee's General Assembly approved a new congressional map on May 7 that splits Memphis and divides the city's majority Black voters into neighboring districts, intended to eliminate that state’s last Democratic congressional seat.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The guidance divides defensible space into zones, with vegetation management increasing closer to structures.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
4 May 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 agency oversees supplements according to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, which classifies the products as food rather than as drugs and largely allows the marketing to be left up to the companies.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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The World Wildlife Fund classifies white rhinos as near threatened due to poaching.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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This isolates the engine from the rest of the plane and disconnects the left generator.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Disconnecting the negative cable first isolates the battery and eliminates that possibility.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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This curation differentiates eCosmetics as a business leader in the indie beauty movement.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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What differentiates you from your competition in this race?—
Mark Dee
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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Critics have argued the skyway makes the challenge of filling empty storefronts doubly difficult, as second-floor retail effectively splits a dwindling customer and retail base between two levels.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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The new map splits 19 counties, instead of the 17 that were split in the 2022-2024 map, Long said, and splits 30 cities, instead of 16 in the previous map.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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But his account of the incident significantly diverges from there.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
1 May 2026
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This is where the ACP diverges most sharply from the USPSTF, which supports biennial screening starting at 40, and from the ACR and SBI, which recommend going annually from that age.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Lexington is the epicenter of western North Carolina barbecue (also known as Piedmont style), which distinguishes itself from the other half of the state by adding ketchup to its signature sweet and tangy sauce.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Differentiating factors What distinguishes Cohen most from his competitors is his nuanced understanding of state mandates.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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“Separates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separates. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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