1
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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3
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 two teams meet Friday, and the betting spread separates them by only a few points — with OU as the close favorite.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
What separates the most successful retailers from those that go bankrupt?
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
What separates a great investor from a good one is proactivity around identifying and mitigating those risks as soon as the deal is final, preferably even before closing.
—Dan Hawkins, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
What separates the campaigns that make the best-of lists from those that fade into obscurity?
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
This self-discovery process separates personal desires from societal pressures, so your goals are personal, not external.
—Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The incident took place on a road that separates Cass and Carroll Counties.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
What separates the most successful retailers from those that go bankrupt?
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
What separates a great investor from a good one is proactivity around identifying and mitigating those risks as soon as the deal is final, preferably even before closing.
—Dan Hawkins, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
What separates the campaigns that make the best-of lists from those that fade into obscurity?
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
This self-discovery process separates personal desires from societal pressures, so your goals are personal, not external.
—Tiffany Grant, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The incident took place on a road that separates Cass and Carroll Counties.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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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That’s what differentiates an NFL tank job from another sport.—
Mike D. Sykes,
For The Win,
30 Dec. 2024
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What differentiates those who endure?—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Andaz filled a niche by providing approachable luxury that distinguishes itself from the competition.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
29 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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Annual Vehicle Inspections Eliminated Texas House Bill 3297 removes the requirement for annual mandatory safety inspections for non-commercial drivers as part of the vehicle registration process.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Then, using either his hands or his teeth, the groom removes it and throws it into a crowd of single men.—
Ivana Rihter,
Vogue,
31 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 2 Feb. 2025.
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