SEPARATING (FROM) Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

separating (from)

verb

present participle of separate (from)

as in withdrawing (from)

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cutting off

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Republicans argued before the vote that cutting off the administration's ability to wage war now would tie their hands.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 23 July 2026
An 80-pound test fluorocarbon leader prevented the pike from cutting off.

— Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2026

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