1
as in parts
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
one of the partitions of a prefabricated house
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2
as in fences
something that divides, separates, or marks off
put up a partition to divide the room into two
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as in splits
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the partition of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia
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Recent Examples of partitions
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
And while many familiar names in wealthier metropolitan states fare well, the health picture is a reminder that the rural-urban split remains one of America’s most enduring partitions.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The storage box contains eight compartments, divided by cardboard partitions, to create 6x6x15-inch spaces to accommodate one 15-inch figurine each.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The strategy involves partitions, or ways numbers can add up to make other numbers.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 19 Dec. 2025
For shelving or partitions that aren't removable, get gritty with it.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
The traditional layout of closed, hierarchical office spaces has been replaced with an open office concept featuring glass partitions and bright, interconnected rooms, to encourage team collaboration.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
When visits were eventually permitted, they were limited to 10–20 minutes behind glass partitions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Mies van der Rohe’s apartment had sliding partitions to divide rooms as needed—a design anticipating flexible urban living a century later.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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But the backdrop shows several people looking down through glass partitions at that desk, much in the way some on-stage animators worked at Disney-MGM.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
And while many familiar names in wealthier metropolitan states fare well, the health picture is a reminder that the rural-urban split remains one of America’s most enduring partitions.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The storage box contains eight compartments, divided by cardboard partitions, to create 6x6x15-inch spaces to accommodate one 15-inch figurine each.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The strategy involves partitions, or ways numbers can add up to make other numbers.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 19 Dec. 2025
For shelving or partitions that aren't removable, get gritty with it.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
The traditional layout of closed, hierarchical office spaces has been replaced with an open office concept featuring glass partitions and bright, interconnected rooms, to encourage team collaboration.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
When visits were eventually permitted, they were limited to 10–20 minutes behind glass partitions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Mies van der Rohe’s apartment had sliding partitions to divide rooms as needed—a design anticipating flexible urban living a century later.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partitions
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The warnings come amid escalating unrest in Minneapolis following recent deadly encounters involving federal immigration agents during enforcement operations, which sparked large crowd responses and heightened tensions across parts of the city.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Agencies meticulously plan out public debuts, coordinate every detail of schedules and fan interactions and even oversee many parts of stars’ personal lives.—
Allison Cho,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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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
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Zhang Dan landed hard, falling into an awkward splits.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
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However, the Royals love his offensive splits against lefties throughout his career.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
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Give your plants about a month to determine the extent of the cold damage and then remove affected portions.—
Tom Macklin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Architectural Accents Many homes, especially older ones, feature unique nooks, corners, and recessed portions of walls.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
6 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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Like many nations across the world, Australia has experienced sharp divisions over Israel’s war in Gaza that have spilled into protests – with more planned in as many as 30 cities nationwide on Monday to mark Herzog’s visit.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Those rankings determine which teams go into which playoff divisions and how teams are seeded in those divisions.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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As always, the adoption segments are must-sees.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Competitors start in intervals and go through four shooting segments, with five targets each.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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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
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“Partitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partitions. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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