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
The roadway work involves removing speed bumps near the southbound inspection booths and replacing temporary concrete barriers with permanent dividers, GSA said earlier January.
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Paris Barraza, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Its structured shell protects belongings in overhead bins, while interior dividers keep items organized.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
From a table that doubles as wall art to bookshelves that work as room dividers, read on for our list of the most versatile storage solutions.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026
Avoiding closing off rooms in other ways (like with dividers, curtains, or large furniture pieces) unless your heating system is specifically designed for zoning.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
Use containers, bins, drawer dividers, or shelves to keep each category of items together.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
Hinds referenced a recent decision by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure to remove vertical barriers on some bike lanes in favor of lower-profile dividers.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
Yacht skippers do this with a compass, log, chart, dividers, a straightedge, and a bit of luck, as do small plane pilots.
—New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025
Durable cases with customizable dividers keep everything in its place, while the weather-resistant build protects valuables from the elements.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 18 Nov. 2025
Paris Barraza, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Its structured shell protects belongings in overhead bins, while interior dividers keep items organized.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
From a table that doubles as wall art to bookshelves that work as room dividers, read on for our list of the most versatile storage solutions.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026
Avoiding closing off rooms in other ways (like with dividers, curtains, or large furniture pieces) unless your heating system is specifically designed for zoning.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026
Use containers, bins, drawer dividers, or shelves to keep each category of items together.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
Hinds referenced a recent decision by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure to remove vertical barriers on some bike lanes in favor of lower-profile dividers.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
Yacht skippers do this with a compass, log, chart, dividers, a straightedge, and a bit of luck, as do small plane pilots.
—New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025
Durable cases with customizable dividers keep everything in its place, while the weather-resistant build protects valuables from the elements.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividers
Noun
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Bring pets inside, and if time allows, make sure fences are secure to prevent pets from escaping or running away.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Oklahoman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Creating barriers with plants, lattices, and fences can shield your unit from debris without interfering with its operation or putting it at risk of damage.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Damaged walls may not be able to support the building's weight.—
Pat Harvey,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Using a speaker outside the stall results in reverb and echoing as the music bounces around the bathroom walls, making the sound muddy and unpleasant.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While commercial glass-fiber separators typically fail after 120 hours of use, this organic hydrogel endured 1,100 hours of cycling without a flicker in voltage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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Why the results surprised scientists When tested, the all-waste-plastic supercapacitor outperformed similar devices made with traditional glass fiber separators.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Dividers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividers. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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