Definition of dividernext
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 Larger configurations, such as the R140X, incorporate swiveling crossbars with snap locks alongside vertical and horizontal dividers for customized interior partitioning. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026 Wooden dividers with an open-lattice pattern separate the primary suite’s sitting area and bedroom, both with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open onto a large private terrace. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 New casework creates a natural divider between the front office and the innovation center, soon to be filled with books and displays of student work. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Has multiple dividers and sections Lightweight material When shopping for a cosmetic case, Briceno says that structure is very important. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for divider
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Noun
  • Decorative brick columns will be constructed at the end of the fences and brick paving will be placed between the road’s concrete barrier and the sidewalk.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Swinging for the fences is a common term heard not only on the diamond but in various parts of life.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Post-ballet, Sorbara will walk ten blocks south of Lincoln Center for a borscht martini at Russian Samovar, where, fittingly, the walls are adorned with pictures of Baryshnikov.
    — Fiorella Valdesolo, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In laboratory settings, people cooperate more when a picture of a pair of eyes is placed on the wall.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • This design avoids the extreme heat problems that damaged earlier plasma separators.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Iron play is a separator at TPC Southwind, and Hovland has gained strokes on approach in all four majors this year and eight straight starts.
    — Geoff Clark OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Divider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divider. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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