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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
Ben Parker separates the reality of AI essay writing from the clickbait.
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Literary Hub, 28 Feb. 2026
The new images show the nebula in both near- and mid-infrared light, revealing a dark channel that runs through the middle of the clouds of gas and dust—just like the longitudinal fissure that separates our brain’s right and left hemispheres.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2026
The show’s perspective that sometimes what separates a bad guy from a good guy is the empathy of the observer, is intriguing, but somewhat an exercise.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
What separates Whitney from a Tom Ripley is that Tom struggles with self-confidence and taking up too much oxygen in a room.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Just a single long human life span separates the giants who declared and won our independence from the heroes who stand among us tonight.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Using proprietary processing, the system identifies and separates spatial cues within the recording, which are then redistributed across the vehicle’s loudspeaker layout.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
In fact, very little separates them.
—PC Magazine, 22 Feb. 2026
Mayonnaise that separates or develops watery pools is breaking down due to bacterial enzymes.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 28 Feb. 2026
The new images show the nebula in both near- and mid-infrared light, revealing a dark channel that runs through the middle of the clouds of gas and dust—just like the longitudinal fissure that separates our brain’s right and left hemispheres.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2026
The show’s perspective that sometimes what separates a bad guy from a good guy is the empathy of the observer, is intriguing, but somewhat an exercise.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
What separates Whitney from a Tom Ripley is that Tom struggles with self-confidence and taking up too much oxygen in a room.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Just a single long human life span separates the giants who declared and won our independence from the heroes who stand among us tonight.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Using proprietary processing, the system identifies and separates spatial cues within the recording, which are then redistributed across the vehicle’s loudspeaker layout.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 25 Feb. 2026
In fact, very little separates them.
—PC Magazine, 22 Feb. 2026
Mayonnaise that separates or develops watery pools is breaking down due to bacterial enzymes.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separates
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The food and drink Culinary offerings track the seasons through the ancient Japanese calendar, which divides the year into 72 micro-seasons.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The dividing line between natural kratom and the synthetic type has created a wedge that divides where there ought to be unity against an unregulated opioid that can cause permanent damage to users.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 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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Experts say vaccination is the best way to protect against measles, which the CDC classifies as one of the most contagious infectious diseases.—
Stephen Swanson,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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About 40% of renters spend more than a third of their income on housing — a level that classifies them as cost-burdened — with 21% paying more than half their earnings on rent.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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This not only ensures sufficient power delivery, but also effectively isolates any electromagnetic interference to the analog signal from the digital architecture – all in the name of optimum listening.—
Stefan Ionescu
February 24,
New Atlas,
24 Feb. 2026
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Hard Truths premiered at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival and followed Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Pansy, an angry and depressed woman who lashes out at family and strangers, and whose constant criticism slowly isolates her.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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That’s what differentiates us from the commodity news and information that’s out there.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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That's why, in Perlman's view, what really differentiates humans is a wide-ranging capacity to generate novel symbols that communicate meaning—to basically play charades—in all kinds of ways.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
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Lithium sulfate flows through the central compartment, and the cell’s electric field splits the salt apart.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Supreme Court only grants review to about 1% of petitions, but one scenario where the odds are higher involves federal circuit splits—especially when the number of people impacted is considerable and when the legal question interests the justices.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kottikollon’s approach diverges sharply from Silicon Valley’s model, often defined by prescription-heavy biohacking and evangelized by the likes of Bryan Johnson.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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However the new break-up plan diverges from an earlier promise where Ramaphosa said Eskom would be split into three standalone units, sparking uncertainty among some investors, noted South African newspaper Business Day.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The service This is where the Kitano really distinguishes itself.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Research distinguishes between the different reasons people learn a language.—
Karen Stollznow,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Separates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separates. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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