Thesaurus results for DIVIDER

divider

noun

də-ˈvī-dər

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 Many crates come with dividers to adjust as your puppy grows. —

Jessica Moore, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026 Video showed a gray sedan engulfed in flames after hitting a divider beneath the airport. —

David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026 The map carves more than 70,000 minority residents out of Cleaver’s district and uses Troost Avenue, Kansas City’s historic racial dividing line, as a divider between the 4th and 5th Congressional Districts, The Star previously revealed. —

Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026 Our one complaint was that the design left a small gap on either side of the divider that let smaller items (like dirty socks) cross-contaminate. —

Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for divider

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Idaho State Police, with assistance from local authorities, as well as search and rescue groups, excavated the backyard over several days — starting in a small spot near the fence line, and eventually removing and sifting dirt from the entire area.

— Alex Brizee March 5, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
At 48 feet long, the strand can light a porch canopy, line a fence, or wrap around tree branches for a whimsical vibe.

— Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026