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Recent Examples of divider
Open floor plans are free of permanent dividers (save for features like islands or furniture).
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Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
The blue-and-white trimmings, terracotta floor, toile room divider, and plethora of antique wood furniture give it a distinct look; extra-tall ceilings make the whole thing feel grand.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
At least one vehicle struck the center divider and caught fire, the CHP said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The bedroom is upstairs in the loft and is typical for a tiny house, with a low ceiling and room for a double bed, plus a storage unit, which doubles as a divider for privacy.
—Adam Williams
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
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Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
The blue-and-white trimmings, terracotta floor, toile room divider, and plethora of antique wood furniture give it a distinct look; extra-tall ceilings make the whole thing feel grand.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
At least one vehicle struck the center divider and caught fire, the CHP said.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The bedroom is upstairs in the loft and is typical for a tiny house, with a low ceiling and room for a double bed, plus a storage unit, which doubles as a divider for privacy.
—Adam Williams
march 05, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for divider
Noun
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Flies collect on the furniture, the fence needs painting, the appliances are broken.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Every now and then, there were bikes chained to the iron fences along the sidewalk and huge trash bins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Multiple locations Lavaca Street Bar The TVs are endless, the tap wall stacked and the various food options at all three locations, from killer smashburgers to fresh seafood, serve some of the best bar food in town.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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The alleged thieves ripped bronze plaques and grave markers from headstones and walls of the cemetery's mausoleum.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Inside the cell, the thin separator between the negative and positive electrodes is then at risk of being breached by these dendrites, leaving the positive side of the battery exposed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 2026
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With the bases loaded and one out, Levenson delivered the separator, ripping a two-run line drive into right-center to stretch the lead to 4-0.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Divider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divider. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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