as in fence
something that divides, separates, or marks off placed a divider across the gym so we could have two activities going on at once

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Recent Examples of divider Strategic shelving, drawer dividers, and specialized hangers will do more than just hold your belongings. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025 Inside, a divider privacy wall with a video screen separates the flagship’s VIP passengers from the driver’s compartment. Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025 The chassis lifts to get over even high doorway dividers, the mops automatically lift when the 10R senses carpet or rugs, and the brushes lift when in mop-only modes or cleaning high-pile carpeting. Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 Built with water-resistant polyester, this spacious duffel has a dedicated shoe compartment, an end pocket for wet or dirty clothes, a multi-pocket compression panel for organization, and an interior divider curtain that can be removed to hold bulky clothes or outdoor gear. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for divider
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Noun
  • Price cuts and discounts can work if there’s a decent client base sitting on the fence considering a purchase.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Three people arrived at the residence and spray-painted anti-LGBTQ slurs on the fence.
    Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Once the lemon water has warmed, allow the mug to stand in the microwave for a few more minutes while the inside walls collect steam.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Four blasts opened it, but the attempt generated so much heat that the coins melted and fused to the safe walls.
    Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • One potential separator in Jensen’s favor — especially if Utah has its eyes on what BYU is doing down the road — is his international experience.
    CJ Moore, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Obviously, this process will require a lot of infrastructure, like harvesters, separators, high-temperature reaction chambers, and more.
    John Timmer, Ars Technica, 17 Feb. 2025

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“Divider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divider. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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