as in individually
not together with someone or something else
The software is sold separately from the hardware. Store the raw meat separately so it doesn't contaminate the other food. The professor met with each student separately.
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Recent Examples of separately
Illinois State Police in 2022 launched an investigation into the couple, who allegedly separately took out business loans through the federal Paycheck Protection Program in May 2021 by misrepresenting the businesses’ finances.
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Drinks will be sold separately, and the event is for those 21 years and older.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Erickson and Grossman were driving separately down Triunfo Canyon Road in Westlake Village when Mark and Jacob crossed the street with their mother and younger brother at Saddle Mountain Drive.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Congressional Republicans are aiming to separately fund those two agencies through fiscal year 2029 without Democratic votes.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Drinks will be sold separately, and the event is for those 21 years and older.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Erickson and Grossman were driving separately down Triunfo Canyon Road in Westlake Village when Mark and Jacob crossed the street with their mother and younger brother at Saddle Mountain Drive.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Congressional Republicans are aiming to separately fund those two agencies through fiscal year 2029 without Democratic votes.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separately
Adverb
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Every trade settles individually, which means each one needs to be fully funded upfront.—
Sharat Priya,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Calendars vary, with districts individually determining when school lets out.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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However, Asimov publishes a full bill of materials on its GitHub repository, allowing builders to source components independently and potentially reduce costs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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“Separately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separately. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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