1
as in parts
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
one of the partitions of a prefabricated house
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2
as in fences
something that divides, separates, or marks off
put up a partition to divide the room into two
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3
as in splits
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the partition of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia
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as in segments
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Noun
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Closet bins and drawer separators Placing like-items in matching bins and creating compartments in drawers with dividers can help to cut down on visual clutter and achieve a cohesive look.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2024 -
Each case has compartments and dividers to keep jewelry from tangling and to organize rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and watches.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Dec. 2024
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Assad’s fall has also highlighted ideological and sectarian divisions among Iran’s allies that may further fracture the axis’s cohesion.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2024
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Critics argue that these measures only deepen Mayotte’s divisions without addressing the root causes of migration.—
Sam Mednick and Thomas Adamson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The 6-1, 172-pound cornerback started all 12 games for Washington State last season, leading the Cougars with four interceptions and eight pass breakups along with recording 32 tackles.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2025
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Mack earned his ninth career Pro Bowl selection with six sacks, 15 quarterback hits, six tackles for loss and nine pass breakups.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Those officials who did speak about the separations did so on the condition they not be identified.—
Mica Rosenberg,
ProPublica,
12 Dec. 2024
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Advocates do not disagree that sometimes separations are warranted, said Lee Gelernt, an ACLU attorney and the lead lawyer in the family separation lawsuit.—
Mica Rosenberg,
ProPublica,
12 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The two teams meet Friday, and the betting spread separates them by only a few points — with OU as the close favorite.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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What separates the most successful retailers from those that go bankrupt?—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Partitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partitions. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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