SEPARATES Synonyms: 202 Similar and Opposite Words

separates

verb

present tense third-person singular of separate

as in divides

to set or force apart we tried to separate the gluey pages, but they were stuck tight

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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 company now reports earnings in a way that separates these hyperscalers into its AI cloud, industrial and enterprise pack. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 However, what separates Snapchat from its competitors, Sunday said, are its features that lead to compulsive use, like a daily streak symbolized with a flame. — Lauren Linder, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 The Bose Smart soundbar separates different aspects of sound, such as music, dialogue, and effects, into distinct areas of the room to make your audio more immersive. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 The body of water forms much of New York State’s coastline and separates Buffalo from Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario. — Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Only once that foundation is in place does the more surprising part of Friedman's research become relevant—what separates teams that clear this bar from those that merely limp along. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The portion of the First Miami Presbyterian Church site slated for redevelopment faces a sliver of Biscayne Bay that separates Brickell from Brickell Key. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 The condition increases the risk of serious complications including placental abruption, in which the placenta separates from the uterus before delivery. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 But the Gators’ new tailback believes his football IQ separates him. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

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On the contrary, each bitcoin divides into 100 million units, called satoshis.

— Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The Hamas official also said the group’s leader demanded that Israel halt its attacks on Gaza and withdraw to the Yellow Line, which divides the territory into Israeli military and Palestinian sections, before beginning implementation.

— Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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In 2021, researchers analyzing EPA compliance data found that 17 of Puerto Rico’s 78 municipalities had systems the agency classifies as serious violators.

— Ivis García, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
Additionally, the state of Illinois recently passed a bill, SB3484, that classifies and regulates micromobility devices such as e-scooters.

— Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of classifies

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This practice introduces new points of view into the digital ecosystem, differentiates the brand, and increases the likelihood of an AI citation.

— Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
But what differentiates them from some of their peers is the unyielding pace of their live shows, all of it delivered with the grinning joy of playing rock ‘n’ roll.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of differentiates

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The first would decide whether a campaign called People Not Politicians can place a measure on the ballot to strike down the map, which splits Kansas City.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
The remaining workforce splits between disengaged and actively working against the organization.

— Miriam Groom, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of splits

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What also distinguishes the second shock from the first is the new trade relationship China has with other countries.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
The angled sides create a visually interesting silhouette, while the glass front distinguishes it from a mere box of wood.

— Evan Russum, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026