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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
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!
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ABC News, 1 May 2026
But one thing that separates Monroe from his brothers?
—Tracy Kimball, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The Boundary Waters separates northeastern Minnesota from northwestern Ontario, hence the name.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
That's the kind of information that separates one outlet's source from another.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Murray-Boyles separates himself with his defensive aptitude, though.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In between, the brand would release drops of basics, which spanned whimsical cotton poplin to bodycon jersey separates.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Grab Two Cloths, Not One This detail separates a smudgy wipe-down from a genuinely clear door.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
The fourth quarter provided a snapshot of what separates these two teams.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 1 May 2026
But one thing that separates Monroe from his brothers?
—Tracy Kimball, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The Boundary Waters separates northeastern Minnesota from northwestern Ontario, hence the name.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
That's the kind of information that separates one outlet's source from another.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Murray-Boyles separates himself with his defensive aptitude, though.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In between, the brand would release drops of basics, which spanned whimsical cotton poplin to bodycon jersey separates.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Grab Two Cloths, Not One This detail separates a smudgy wipe-down from a genuinely clear door.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
The fourth quarter provided a snapshot of what separates these two teams.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separates
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At the end of the fiscal year, the DOC determines its spending across areas like prison upkeep, the cost of settling lawsuits and workers’ claims, then divides that cost among all the people who were incarcerated at the time, Barrett said.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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The model divides decision-making into three layers, including base, action, and evaluation.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 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 American Cancer Society has also expanded its guidelines and no longer automatically classifies someone who quit smoking more than 15 years ago as low-risk.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Globally, the International Union for Conservation of Nature also classifies polar bears as vulnerable.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 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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Meek’s best writing often isolates intimate moments with tenderness and relatability.—
Dean Van Nguyen,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 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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Joseph Chiavatti, director of technology at Progressive Partners, says that process differentiates HOASnapshot from generic language models like ChatGPT and Claude, untrained on the specificities of real estate dynamics.—
Amancai Biraben,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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The new map splits that into three districts, all of which tilt Republican, and Castor's seat now includes more conservative rural areas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Murray’s shooting splits, dragged down by his 4-for-17 Game 6, were just as unflattering.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 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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And look, the only facts that distinguishes this case from those people buying things on Amazon or posting things on Amazon is not any particular facts that are not visible to the public.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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What distinguishes the firm, according to Sirak, is its ability to connect high-level strategy with practical implementation.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Separates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separates. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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