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 impact ejected Rios Flores and sent the Jeep over the concrete divider, according to Robinson’s arrest report. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025 Fine, gauzy textiles are used directly within many of the pieces, as well as in the form of a subtle room divider — the closest thing to an internal wall in the main space. Megan Williams, CNN Money, 1 May 2025 Undeniably glamorous, this 8-foot-long folding room divider is one-of-a-kind. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025 Place muffin liners in the muffin tin, or use parchment hamburger dividers for a fancier presentation. Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for divider
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Noun
  • The ball ended up clearing the fence at Sutter Health Park as Yankee center fielder Trent Grisham ran out of room and his back hit the wall.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
  • His wood back fence was gone, but his dog and house were fine.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • The innumerable lives lived within their walls and the storms weathered from without leave lasting marks.
    Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
  • Wall Sits Here is how to do a wall sit:13 Stand with your back flat against a wall and your feet shoulder-width apart.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 May 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 23 May. 2025.

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