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
While the medical examiner’s findings are critical for the investigation, families need to separately obtain official death certificates through vital records departments.
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William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
The three charges can still be prosecuted, but separately in accordance with the court order.
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Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Axon's Fusus platform separately aggregates shared community cameras, body cameras, drones and other feeds onto a real-time map.
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Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's upcoming wedding, Kelce and his fiancée, Taylor Swift, were spotted separately celebrating with their closest friends.
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Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
The three charges can still be prosecuted, but separately in accordance with the court order.
—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Axon's Fusus platform separately aggregates shared community cameras, body cameras, drones and other feeds onto a real-time map.
—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's upcoming wedding, Kelce and his fiancée, Taylor Swift, were spotted separately celebrating with their closest friends.
—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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Set high above the town with breathtaking sea views from all 27 suites and 13 private villas (which are individually staffed), La Réserve offers serenity and discretion—all while being just a few minutes' drive from Pampelonne Beach.
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The Expansion of Institutional Discretion Viewed individually, each of these policies can be defended.
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Israel has barred foreign journalists from independently reporting in Gaza since the start of the war.
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Stunt designed to showcase agility, not AI rebellion Despite alarming many viewers at first glance, the viral video does not show a humanoid robot experiencing a software failure or acting independently.
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“Separately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separately. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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