- present tense form of separate (3rd person singular).
separates
Example Sentences
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"When that is the focus, there's more that we have in common than we have that separates us," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
One of the most important is the gate dielectric, which electrically separates the gate electrode from the transistor channel.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
MarketWatch: What separates people who want to be rich from those who actually become rich?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
“Like a Cat Loves a Bird” separates Spark’s character into 13 personae, each one highlighting an element of her writing that seems to color that part of her personality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The wall separates me from the Guardians, Alex, and JP.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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