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 space will be semi-private, with mini dividers to separate patients in the open space concept. Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025 One was plain; one had dividers like a relish tray. Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2025 Pinch to remove the dose-divider clip on the sprayer and administer the second dose into the other nostril. Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025 The renovations include lighter paint, new tables and chairs, brighter lighting and bookshelves to replace lattice wall dividers that previously held Southern-style decor. Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for divider
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Noun
  • The car hit a fence and a power pole.
    Sam Blum, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Hanging from the fence was a backpack and a reusable shopping bag — each containing a plate capable of stopping small arms fire, according to prosecutors.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • One camp might have moldy walls and machinery stored inches from a sleeping area.
    David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The occurrences grew more aggressive over time, with the Smurls' 75-pound German shepherd getting slammed into a wall and Jack getting attacked while praying.
    Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Influencers frequently recommend toe spacers (or separators) to fix all sorts of problems, from bunions and blisters to back aches and poor athletic form.
    Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
  • This is the biggest separator from this year’s potential Dodgers team to the one that won it all last October.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025

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“Divider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divider. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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