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 But halfway through the trip, an earthquake strikes, causing an avalanche that destroys their mountainside path, separates them from John and strands them 4,000 feet in the air. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 This resembles Sequoia Capital’s recent argument that AI separates intelligence from judgment. — Mark Lewis, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Confirm the revision policy separates treatment, travel and accommodation costs. — Malana Vantyler, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 In addition to fall-perfect dresses and separates, there are also plenty of chances to plan ahead for holiday dressing with lush velvet dresses with plaid trim, sparkly sequin numbers, voluminous ruffled minidresses and more. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 But know that drivers do the chaperoning and walking from one to the other isn’t an option, as a road separates the two sites. — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 The right choice depends on the shape of the borrower’s revenue, which is exactly the kind of judgment call that separates this kind of underwriting from a software rejection. — Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 Keep scrolling to shop more matching sets and separates inspired by her monochromatic looks. — Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 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

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Essentially a form of computational fluid dynamics, the simulation divides the flow passages into a very large number of tiny regions and calculates things such as velocity, pressure, turbulence, and temperature throughout the component.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The professor shared a letter from a teacher who said that technology, such as earbuds, divides students from the classroom.

— Julia Avant, CBS News, 26 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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Guitarist and co-founder Daniel Kessler splits his time between the city and Barcelona.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of splits

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But where each side diverges is on who was seeking revenge, an act that resulted in the death of an unintended victim — Robinson — instead of Bowman.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Trying to fit Hinduism into Western categories of theisms diverges from the tradition’s diverse history of ideas while mixing internal understandings with European perspectives and categories.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of diverges

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Players with no aura are lackluster or just generally can’t seem to find that mojo that distinguishes an average or even good player from a fan-favorite great.

— Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
What distinguishes them is their ability to translate between the two.

— Milan Shetti, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026