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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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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
Earlier this season, Erik ten Hag, men’s first-team manager at the time, had a wall set up that separates the men’s and women’s pitches to provide privacy around tactics, especially given the number of visitors watching academy games at Carrington on weekends.
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Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The horizon at the top of the image separates Earth's atmosphere from the vast darkness of space, a reminder of the ISS's unique position, which at this point was some 255 miles above the ground.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Sour cream separates and turns grainy while defrosting, so give it a good whisk or put in in the blender before using it in your recipe.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
The 100-mile wide strait separates China and Taiwan.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The same can be said for the broader apparel industry, which is why having products that stand out separates the industry’s winners and losers.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
The electrolyzer separates the water into hydrogen, oxygen, acid, and an alkaline slurry.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
However, having our off-market inventory certainly separates us.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
What separates the two is actual, numerical data.
—Beth Kindig, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The horizon at the top of the image separates Earth's atmosphere from the vast darkness of space, a reminder of the ISS's unique position, which at this point was some 255 miles above the ground.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Sour cream separates and turns grainy while defrosting, so give it a good whisk or put in in the blender before using it in your recipe.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
The 100-mile wide strait separates China and Taiwan.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The same can be said for the broader apparel industry, which is why having products that stand out separates the industry’s winners and losers.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
The electrolyzer separates the water into hydrogen, oxygen, acid, and an alkaline slurry.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 19 Dec. 2024
However, having our off-market inventory certainly separates us.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
What separates the two is actual, numerical data.
—Beth Kindig, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separates
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Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
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What differentiates those who endure?Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The sharpness in each sport is what differentiates our brand and our business and fuels our culture.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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As noted above, the thing about walking pneumonia that distinguishes it from traditional pneumonia is the relative mildness of the symptoms.Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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And when a particularly nasty blind removes your go-to hand (mine is a full house), there’s no greater or more satisfying challenge than having to pivot to a completely new strategy mid-run.Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
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Congress should consider passing legislation that removes Title IV eligibility from universities that agree to student demands to boycott or divest from Israel, the report said.Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024
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The move relegates Miller Moss to a reserve role after nine uneven starts this season.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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In two different filings in New York and Texas last month, Drake accused UMG – which distributes music for both Drake and Lamar – of scheming to popularize Lamar's diss track, which in turn allegedly harmed Drake and his businesses.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The company also operates Amscan, which designs, manufactures and distributes celebration products like costumes, decor and tableware.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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At the heart of this initiative is a sophisticated zoning system that categorizes AI applications based on their risk and complexity.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The act categorizes drugs based on their potential for abuse, addiction and medical use.Jeanine Santucci, The Courier-Journal, 30 Apr. 2024
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“Separates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separates. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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