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 Try hooks, dividers, or double-hang rods to increase closet organization. Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 July 2026 Vinyl wall decals, artful room dividers, peel-and-stick backsplash, sculptures and wooden signs can also work well in the bathroom, both visually and in terms of performance. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 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 They're often used for building components such as sunlight protective screens, room dividers or wall structures. Shirl Leigh june 08, New Atlas, 8 June 2026 Some of the provisions include allowing sidewalk cafes to have removable railings or fencing as dividers from the public sidewalk, prohibiting solid walls in the right of way, and allowing solid walls and windscreens in outdoor areas that are not in the right of way. Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026 The right organizers transform chaotic spaces into functional ones — drawer dividers that prevent junk drawers from becoming black holes, cabinet organizers that maximize vertical space and hanging storage that uses doors instead of precious floor space. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Noun
  • Under the proposal, the fences will have entrances that can be open or closed, with the ability to restrict pedestrian access should the Secret Service determine heightened security measures are necessary.
    Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 July 2026
  • The sprawling Television City property is one of the most desirable locations in Los Angeles, sharing fences with the Original Farmers Market and the luxury Grove outdoor shopping center, each of which attracts millions of visitors every year.
    Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Noun
  • The walls, ceilings and kitchen are next, along with the windows.
    Santul Nerkar, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Believing the Trojan Horse to be a peace offering, the officers drag the hollow figure inside the city walls and place it outside the Temple of Athena, which leads to Troy’s harrowing downfall hours later.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • Pittman and Bernard profile as good separators too, which should suit Rodgers' tendency to rely on the quick passing game to move the chains.
    Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 18 May 2026
  • But his other strengths, like wedge play and putting, are the actual greatest separators at Aronimink.
    Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 17 May 2026

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“Dividers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividers. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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