dividers

plural of divider
as in fences
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 dividers Better yet, those dividers pull out and double as flat tops for the crate, turning it into a makeshift workstation or seat (without leaving the milk crate imprint on your skin afterward). — New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026 Use small boxes or dividers to create dedicated compartments before placing items back in the drawer. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026 These are like normal bike lanes, but concrete dividers separate them from the road. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Larger configurations, such as the R140X, incorporate swiveling crossbars with snap locks alongside vertical and horizontal dividers for customized interior partitioning. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026 Wooden dividers with an open-lattice pattern separate the primary suite’s sitting area and bedroom, both with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open onto a large private terrace. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026 The makeup pouch has multiple makeup brush holders, elastic and mesh pockets, loops, and dividers. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026 The top layer features three removable sections with dividers. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 Each seat is 19 inches wide with 39 inches of pitch with thoughtful features like a hard shell for easy reclining without disturbing surrounding fliers and privacy dividers attached to the headrest. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividers
Noun
  • The legacy data center strategy relied on secrecy—unmarked, fortress-like facilities hidden behind high security fences with minimal community outreach.
    — Kevin Brown, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Decorative brick columns will be constructed at the end of the fences and brick paving will be placed between the road’s concrete barrier and the sidewalk.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The tomb’s entrance passage, with narrowing walls and descending axis, creates a liminal stage to orient the body before entering the burial chamber.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond the walls of the company’s London headquarters, which is filled with thousands of its plushy pink octopus mascots, Jackson’s empire may look like an unwieldy one.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • This design avoids the extreme heat problems that damaged earlier plasma separators.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Readily available stem separators automatically split a complete song into vocals, instruments, bass, and drums, commenters noted.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Dividers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividers. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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