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 The brand has accounted for this scenario by including a suitcase-style clamshell opening with a mesh divider to keep things organized. Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 2 July 2026 That often consists of a divider in the main freezer compartment, a ledge for very small items, and a shallow drawer at the top. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 The top of a divider separating the dining area from its service space is lined with white orchids in blue and white porcelain pots. Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 To avoid such a disastrous scenario, try out this compact travel organizer complete with seven slot rolls and three rectangular dividers. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for divider
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Noun
  • Wyatt Langford then hit one off the fence to drive in the winning run.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • Patriots also sawed off the decorative Royal Crowns displayed at the top of the fence around Bowling Green.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • The visitors had two hits before that, one of which was a two-out double by Mike Yastrzemski off the right field wall before Bart’s game-changing at-bat.
    Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • Note the wetlands-colored palette of tiles, all soft greens and pinkish browns, along the wall behind the oak bar.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Fifth-round rookie Cyrus Allen has a reputation as a separator, but first-year players have usually needed some time before fully becoming comfortable with the Chiefs’ extensive playbook.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 July 2026
  • Instead, the separator interface must function more like an intelligent checkpoint.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

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“Divider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divider. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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