as in fences
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 dividers
Some suitcases in a luggage set may feature a USB port and small mesh pocket dividers.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Most golf bags have anywhere from six to 15 dividers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
They’re made of better materials and have as many pockets and dividers as possible.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
The best dividers extend the full length of the body of the bag to prevent any type of knocking.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
The debut collection—featuring sculptural yet functional pieces, including a side table, armchair, sofa, stools, and screen room dividers—reflects a meticulous balance of artistic expression and everyday usability.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Umbra’s Cascada design is a modern take, featuring sculptural asymmetric shapes—with two stackable compartments and nine removable dividers.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Tall dividers allow some semblance of privacy for employees to do their work without others' curiosity or nosiness.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
No matter the size of the cubicle layout, companies can install tall dividers (around six feet tall) between desks rather than short (around three feet tall) whack-a-mole-style cubicles.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Most golf bags have anywhere from six to 15 dividers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
They’re made of better materials and have as many pockets and dividers as possible.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
The best dividers extend the full length of the body of the bag to prevent any type of knocking.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
The debut collection—featuring sculptural yet functional pieces, including a side table, armchair, sofa, stools, and screen room dividers—reflects a meticulous balance of artistic expression and everyday usability.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Umbra’s Cascada design is a modern take, featuring sculptural asymmetric shapes—with two stackable compartments and nine removable dividers.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Tall dividers allow some semblance of privacy for employees to do their work without others' curiosity or nosiness.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
No matter the size of the cubicle layout, companies can install tall dividers (around six feet tall) between desks rather than short (around three feet tall) whack-a-mole-style cubicles.
—Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Dividers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividers. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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