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 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 The adjustable dividers can be added or removed to fit the length of your rolls, and the divider doubles as space for ribbon and bows, preventing them from getting crushed. Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Business class will feature 52 lie-flat suites in a 1-2-1 configuration with privacy dividers and an 18-inch entertainment screen. Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
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Noun
  • Refillable water stations were provided at each of the two stages and lined the fences between.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • In May, when fences went up on the fragile wetlands and bulldozers arrived on Sazan Island, residents of the nearby town of Zvërnec in the south of Albania protested, using one of the region’s beloved species as their symbol.
    Naomi Tomky, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The walls are finished in shiplap, while wooden beams round out the space, giving it a subtly cottage-like appearance.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Families covered hospital walls with posters showing missing relatives, photographs and contact numbers in a desperate appeal for any clue that could bring them home.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Readily available stem separators automatically split a complete song into vocals, instruments, bass, and drums, commenters noted.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
  • High-purity alumina remains a strategically important material because manufacturers use it in semiconductors, specialty ceramics, lithium-ion battery separators and several defense applications.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

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“Dividers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividers. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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