1
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
The design separates the panels with open water corridors at least 13 feet (four meters) wide.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Following launch, Orion separates from SLS and begins its own journey to orbit around the moon.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
That engagement with the sport – that sticky thing that separates casual viewers from lifelong fans — is buoyed and sustained online in the days between races.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
What separates me from my opponents is proven leadership.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
What separates good from great Three habits predict satisfaction more than any headline claim.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
To one side, a dual-sided fireplace separates the formal living room and the study, while decorative wallpaper and hardwood flooring pop in the formal dining room across the hall.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
There are also jersey separates in the mid-three-figure price point and handmade pieces can go up to 20,000 euros.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
What separates Morman from many of his peers is how insists on doing the work.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Following launch, Orion separates from SLS and begins its own journey to orbit around the moon.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
That engagement with the sport – that sticky thing that separates casual viewers from lifelong fans — is buoyed and sustained online in the days between races.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
What separates me from my opponents is proven leadership.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
What separates good from great Three habits predict satisfaction more than any headline claim.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
To one side, a dual-sided fireplace separates the formal living room and the study, while decorative wallpaper and hardwood flooring pop in the formal dining room across the hall.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
There are also jersey separates in the mid-three-figure price point and handmade pieces can go up to 20,000 euros.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
What separates Morman from many of his peers is how insists on doing the work.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separates
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In a nutshell, OFDMA divides channels into resource units (RUs), allowing for smaller data packets that can be transmitted to multiple users simultaneously.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Roanoke earned praise for its revitalization of the franchise, taking a fresh approach that essentially divides the season into two halves.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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Sabato's Crystal Ball also classifies the race as leaning toward Republicans.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Forbes classifies Ellison–who bought nearly all of the Hawaiian island Lanai for $300 million in 2012–as a California resident based on his voter registration.—
Ella Malmgren,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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By holding the form constant, Celmins isolates the matter.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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This is not a wallowing cruiser that isolates the driver in a leather cocoon, floating along, not entirely sure where the front end is.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The latter of those features is what most differentiates this vehicle from its predecessors.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
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Doble said what differentiates Explorium Distilled's concept from Good City Brewing is going to focus more on curating a robust selection of cocktails alongside their brews and food offerings.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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It was also reported some time ago that when Warner Bros Discovery splits in the spring, De Luca and Abdy would continue to lead the motion picture side.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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The current Utah congressional map splits Salt Lake City.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
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This is where our brand of technical analysis diverges from the purists who focus on price only.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
6 Oct. 2025
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Powell’s cautious stance diverges from that of several colleagues on the Fed’s rate-setting committee.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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This ability for the minority to filibuster to block legislation is one of the biggest things that distinguishes the Senate from the House of Representatives.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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This line distinguishes volcanic islands by their structure and the composition of their lava.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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In Israel, the literary world censors, silences, distorts, segregates and thus collaborates with the atrocities perpetrated in Gaza.—
Uriel Kon
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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This core-mantle boundary segregates two very different geologic realms.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Separates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separates. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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