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 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 Try hooks, dividers, or double-hang rods to increase closet organization. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 July 2026 To avoid such a disastrous scenario, try out this compact travel organizer complete with seven slot rolls and three rectangular dividers. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividers
Noun
  • Swinging for the fences is a common term heard not only on the diamond but in various parts of life.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • At Lucas, much of the park meets the city behind fences, and its rooftop gardens and balconies are generally open only for special events or for diners at its upscale restaurant.
    — Sam Lubell, Curbed, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The living room is the home’s focal point, according to its listing, with vaulted ceilings, fireplace and walls of glass framing the pool, tennis court, and terraces.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
  • An action sports area is also planned with trampolines, climbing walls and indoor skate facilities.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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