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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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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According to information about the rat control program, signs of rats in a residential yard could include burrows, droppings or dirt mounds near fences or garages.—
Jessi Virtusio,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Buckeyes added quality experience without swinging for the fences while letting younger, inexperienced homegrown recruits depart (only one starter left via the portal).—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Oval holes in the walls once held lamps to light the street after dark.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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On the walls and propped up against the room’s perimeter are frames and presentation boards.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One of the biggest separators within the competing interest Bregman received from the Red Sox and Cubs was each team’s willingness to do something the organization typically tries to avoid.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 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 10 Feb. 2026.
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