SEPARATING Synonyms: 204 Similar and Opposite Words

separating

verb

present participle of separate

as in dividing

to set or force apart we tried to separate the gluey pages, but they were stuck tight

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as in parting

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 classifying

to arrange or assign according to type separate the students by reading ability

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as in isolating

to set or keep apart from others separated the injured calf from the herd

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as in differentiating

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 separating Video from the area showed large groups of migrants entering Ceuta through the Tarajal border area, with many arriving by swimming around coastal barriers separating Morocco from Spanish territory. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Since separating, the two have remained amicable co-parents, often praising one another in interviews. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 July 2026 Therefore, they can only be recycled at facilities that handle them with proper care, separating the reusable parts from the hazardous ones. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026 This helps reduce the number of defects, limits the movement of halide ions, and prevents the material from separating into different phases under sunlight. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 Identifying The Software That Differentiates Your Vehicles Start by separating the software that differentiates your vehicles from the software that simply has to work. — Dimitar Dimitrov, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 A shot of agents in black SUVs separating a telekinetic family could come right from the news. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 Felder thinks that making a connection before separating for the day can help your child process difficult emotions like stress or anxiety. — Parents, 22 July 2026 This week, it was reported that RHOSLC’s Angie Katsanevas and Whitney Rose are separating from their husbands. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 July 2026

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Verb

The risk appears when new stores begin dividing existing demand rather than creating it.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Across the globe, populist leaders and fundamentalist factions attempt to consolidate power by dividing populations and silencing dissent.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 July 2026

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But every dish gets a twist, or a zing, or a moment of cloud-parting clarity.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
The sympathy Reese garnered translated online to further resentment for Clark among Reese's supporters, as Reese's parting image as a college basketball player was that of a teary-eyed victim.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026

Definition of parting

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There are also some questions about the legality of classifying current and future Florida homeowners differently.

— Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Rather than classifying didymo as an invasive species, Taylor refers to the algae as a native species that has an invasive-like growth form.

— Hannah Smith July 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026

Definition of classifying

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Leading companies like Anthropic and Apple strategically position themselves on AI safety and privacy, differentiating their brands and attracting talent.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
So mathematicians try to come up with foolproof methods for differentiating them.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 23 July 2026

Definition of differentiating

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That, of course, gives the company a much larger share of the pie, not splitting revenue with retail and not needing to produce physical objects.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
The Dodgers, who have the best record in the majors at 63-37, take the series win after splitting a Sunday doubleheader following a Saturday rainout.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of splitting

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Samsung and Meta’s contrasting results highlighted the diverging fortunes of the companies supplying — and paying for — the AI buildout.

— Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 July 2026
Offshore dollar savings and onshore settlement demand are diverging, and the supply chart smears the two together.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of diverging

Verb

Good decision-making under pressure is often just the discipline of distinguishing what is genuinely urgent from what merely feels urgent.

— Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
The company’s distinguishing advantage is a thick sauce with a right-from-the-garden taste.

— Claire Hall, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026