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 Some suitcases in a luggage set may feature a USB port and small mesh pocket dividers. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 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 In the center, the two adjacent suites can remain open for companions traveling together or be blocked off with a full height divider. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for divider
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Noun
  • Hats, shirts, jackets, jerseys, cards, and assorted trinkets continue to disappear as quickly as the baseballs Ohtani routinely hits over the fence.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • The vehicle came to a rest near the 400 block of W. 112th Street after striking the victim and a fence.
    Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Hitting the inside wall of the backstretch, the race ended with a photo finish and a video review was used to identify the winner.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Crews led off, hitting a deep fly ball to right field that sent Juan Soto crashing into the wall trying to make the catch.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This looks like a separator for the group and an area that, in theory, shouldn’t slump. .344 The Cubs have the third-highest BABIP with runners in scoring position.
    Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Iowa State is a sort of the separator between the top and bottom of the Big 12, going 0-5 against the teams higher in the standings and undefeated against the teams below it.
    Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025

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“Divider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divider. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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