as in single
not physically attached to another unit
several discrete sections to this vast medical complex, including a college of pharmacology and a research center
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Recent Examples of discrete
Decision making, in this way of thinking, isn’t a discrete event.
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David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
While the tornado threat in Dallas-Fort Worth is lower than in parts of West Texas and southwest Oklahoma, forecasters warn that any storm that remains discrete and takes advantage of stronger low-level winds tonight could produce a brief tornado, according to the National Weather Service.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
While the magnitude of these surges varies by context, the temporal clustering of activity in both cases demonstrates that social media visibility is driven by discrete political and moral shocks rather than sustained baseline engagement.
—Arnaud Kurze, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Humanitarians have historically addressed extreme weather as a series of discrete, localized emergencies.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
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David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
While the tornado threat in Dallas-Fort Worth is lower than in parts of West Texas and southwest Oklahoma, forecasters warn that any storm that remains discrete and takes advantage of stronger low-level winds tonight could produce a brief tornado, according to the National Weather Service.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
While the magnitude of these surges varies by context, the temporal clustering of activity in both cases demonstrates that social media visibility is driven by discrete political and moral shocks rather than sustained baseline engagement.
—Arnaud Kurze, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Humanitarians have historically addressed extreme weather as a series of discrete, localized emergencies.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discrete
Adjective
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The Korean’s quartet of assists was one shy of the MLS single-game record set by Lionel Messi last year, and established a new high for LAFC.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This could extend to single-serve snacks in the car while out running errands.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gordon has missed 44 games this season with separate hamstring injuries.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bathrooms have separate showers and tubs, and ultra-fluffy robes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Upon arrival, crews encountered a detached garage fire, with exposure concerns to nearby structures, the news release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The fire also damaged two neighboring houses and a detached garage.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Discrete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrete. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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