1
as in different
not the same or shared
we stayed in separate apartments on our vacation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in single
not physically attached to another unit
the housing development has 200 separate homes, each with its own enclosed yard
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in independent
not being under the rule or control of another
the former Soviet republic is now a separate country
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
the husband and wife each have separate interests
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in to divide
to set or force apart
we tried to separate the gluey pages, but they were stuck tight
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to part
to go or move in different directions from a central point
the searchers separated in order to cover more ground
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type
separate the students by reading ability
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to isolate
to set or keep apart from others
separated the injured calf from the herd
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in to differentiate
to understand or point out the difference in
trying to separate science from religion on one specific point
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in to split
to cause (people) to break up into opposing groups
The controversy separated the company's leadership into competing sides.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of separate
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 23 July 2025
Mitochondria—the organelles in our cells responsible for generating energy—are likely the product of an ancient symbiosis with a distant ancestor and a microbe, and have their own separate DNA.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
The team's research also suggests that the fact these three clusters appear close together in the night sky over Earth, despite being widely separated in the cosmos, may be more than a mere coincidence.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for separate
Adjective
In a separate post on Monday (July 21), Blunts then hit the studio to record an official diss record aimed at the Power mogul.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 23 July 2025
Mitochondria—the organelles in our cells responsible for generating energy—are likely the product of an ancient symbiosis with a distant ancestor and a microbe, and have their own separate DNA.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
Verb
Court began as a campus summer program in the 1950s but was professionalized and somewhat separated from the university by the late Nicholas Rudall, who led the theater for decades prior to his retirement.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
The team's research also suggests that the fact these three clusters appear close together in the night sky over Earth, despite being widely separated in the cosmos, may be more than a mere coincidence.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for separate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separate
Adjective
-
And in a different carousel of photos, which Justin shared on Friday, the singer once again cozied up to his wife, wrapping his arms around her in what appeared to be candid shots.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
27 July 2025
-
The Enquirer tried to contact ICE spokespeople via two different emails, separately contacted the Detroit field office, and requested any reports related to the alleged prank.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
Adjective
-
All proceeds of the single will benefit the National Museum of African American Music.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
-
Buckley’s single reenters the Hot Rock Songs list at No. 16, a new all-time peak, and nearly matches its best showing on the other ranking, missing its No. 22 high point by one slot in just its second turn on that roster.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
-
That goal, however, is complicated by a constitutional amendment that requires an independent commission to lead the process.—
Leah Askarinam,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
-
For many months, these independent journalists have been the world's eyes and ears on the ground in Gaza.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Adjective
-
Contact personal finance columnist Susan Tompor: [email protected].—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
-
Eventually, the viewer learns that Cross has a personal connection to the position; his father-in-law once held it, and his tenure is still revered by both his family and his community.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
Verb
-
Hamilton County residents are divided on the new lease terms for Paycor Stadium.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
-
The California health system has divided his former positions amongst Michael Condrin (interim CEO) and Dr. Bruce Lee Hall (interim vice chancellor of human health sciences).—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Verb
-
The clouds truly began to part, however, when Antony and Josephine gave Baser some advice that would go on to change the course of her career.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
-
Paves also styled Simpson’s hair later that night, parting her hair on the left side of her head and tucking it behind her ears.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
Verb
-
The information, classified as secret, pertained to military targets and Russian military capabilities, according to the plea agreement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
-
Hotels were classified among resorts, city hotels, inn or safari lodge.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
Verb
-
The incident is believed to be isolated and Boodarian is not a suspect in any other burglaries, the sources said.—
Julie Sone,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
-
While some environmental bacteria are known to isolate PFAS, the chemicals' interaction with human gut bacteria has been unclear.—
Jay Kakade
July 12,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Separate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share