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
Instead of wall dividers covered with Southern-style wall decor, bookcases held a handful of items, highlighting the more open feel.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
One of the vehicles — a line-painting truck driven by a 42-year-old Miami man with a 53-year-old passenger — was actively painting lane dividers, troopers say.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
One was plain; one had dividers like a relish tray.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2025
Cluttered closet shelves were adding to my stress, not my storage — but these clear acrylic dividers changed the game.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The renovations include lighter paint, new tables and chairs, brighter lighting and bookshelves to replace lattice wall dividers that previously held Southern-style decor.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Some suitcases in a luggage set may feature a USB port and small mesh pocket dividers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Most golf bags have anywhere from six to 15 dividers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
The debut collection—featuring sculptural yet functional pieces, including a side table, armchair, sofa, stools, and screen room dividers—reflects a meticulous balance of artistic expression and everyday usability.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
One of the vehicles — a line-painting truck driven by a 42-year-old Miami man with a 53-year-old passenger — was actively painting lane dividers, troopers say.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2025
One was plain; one had dividers like a relish tray.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2025
Cluttered closet shelves were adding to my stress, not my storage — but these clear acrylic dividers changed the game.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The renovations include lighter paint, new tables and chairs, brighter lighting and bookshelves to replace lattice wall dividers that previously held Southern-style decor.
—Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Some suitcases in a luggage set may feature a USB port and small mesh pocket dividers.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Most golf bags have anywhere from six to 15 dividers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
The debut collection—featuring sculptural yet functional pieces, including a side table, armchair, sofa, stools, and screen room dividers—reflects a meticulous balance of artistic expression and everyday usability.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dividers
Noun
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Traditional baskets woven from multi-colored beads stand by bamboo fences and trees hang over the stone paths.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The occupiers tore down fences, carved new roads on the reserve and posted armed guards during their 41-day occupation, former Idaho Statesman reporter Rocky Barker wrote at the time.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The building needed extensive renovations, including new floors, interior walls, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, and repairs for water damage to the roof.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Show the shop floor in action Don’t underestimate how compelling your day-to-day operations can be to folks outside your four walls.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Influencers frequently recommend toe spacers (or separators) to fix all sorts of problems, from bunions and blisters to back aches and poor athletic form.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
20 Aug. 2025
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As modern music-making increasingly integrates AI, more artists will turn to tools that streamline their solo productions — from stem separators and vocal changers that can tweak existing tracks to sample creators and full-song generators that replicate the entire creative process.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Dividers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividers. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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