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
Drawer dividers and storage trays are key for professional organizer Christina Morton DesAuguste to stay organized.
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Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Single panel room dividers can be a challenge—these often look a bit more industrial, and end up a little too modular for proper home decor.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
Much of the property was built with materials from the surrounding woods—cypress soaking tubs, heated stone bathroom floors, and bamboo dividers whose clean minimalist lines and varied textures offer a restorative setting.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
HBlife Acacia Wooden Dish Dividers Use these wood dividers with eight slots to organize cutting boards, bakeware, serving platters, and more.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Next, tackle those floppy stacks of sweaters or jumble of unruly scarves with this two-pack of linen dividers and multi-item clothing hangers.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
The roadway work involves removing speed bumps near the southbound inspection booths and replacing temporary concrete barriers with permanent dividers, GSA said earlier January.
—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
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
Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Single panel room dividers can be a challenge—these often look a bit more industrial, and end up a little too modular for proper home decor.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
Much of the property was built with materials from the surrounding woods—cypress soaking tubs, heated stone bathroom floors, and bamboo dividers whose clean minimalist lines and varied textures offer a restorative setting.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
HBlife Acacia Wooden Dish Dividers Use these wood dividers with eight slots to organize cutting boards, bakeware, serving platters, and more.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Next, tackle those floppy stacks of sweaters or jumble of unruly scarves with this two-pack of linen dividers and multi-item clothing hangers.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
The roadway work involves removing speed bumps near the southbound inspection booths and replacing temporary concrete barriers with permanent dividers, GSA said earlier January.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividers
Noun
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The Royals are moving the fences 9 to 10 feet inward and one projection said that could result in 46 more home runs this season.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Feb. 2026
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Other builders said fences add costs and aren’t enough, because workers have to get to the jobsite and ICE can wait outside to arrest workers or pick them up in traffic stops.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Floral mosaic patterns abound on the walls; Dyson hair tools are at your fingertips.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Plants grow just one to two feet tall, with a weeping habit perfect for spilling out of containers and over rock walls, or planting as a dynamic groundcover.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The physical separators are simple geometric solutions that will save lives.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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In head-to-head tests, batteries using this gel lasted 1,100 hours, while those using standard commercial separators lasted only 120 hours.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Dividers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividers. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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