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
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2026
Thoughtful details include four handles, making the bags a breeze to move, as well as partitions sewn to the bottom to avoid root entanglement.
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Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Roberts opened up the space by taking down office partitions in the roughly 1,500-square-foot store, 3941 Park Drive, Suite 80.
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Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Balconies are separated by relatively thin partitions, and sound carries easily outdoors.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
From bright orange to casual khaki, this belt bag comes in a wide variety of colors, all crafted from waterproof fabric with plenty of pockets and partitions.
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Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
Inside, the seating has personal storage and moveable partitions for more seclusion or more socialization onboard as well as moody lighting.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
Using multiple overwrite methods ensures that files, partitions, or entire drives are permanently deleted and not recoverable.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
7 Apr. 2026
Combined with its strong fire-resistant properties, these mechanical characteristics make the material particularly well-suited for interior applications such as wall systems, partitions, and other internal fittings, where both safety and durability are critical.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
The architect replaced rigid partitions with a curtain system to separate the bedroom, which then benefited from better airflow and light.
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Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2026
Thoughtful details include four handles, making the bags a breeze to move, as well as partitions sewn to the bottom to avoid root entanglement.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Roberts opened up the space by taking down office partitions in the roughly 1,500-square-foot store, 3941 Park Drive, Suite 80.
—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Balconies are separated by relatively thin partitions, and sound carries easily outdoors.
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David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
From bright orange to casual khaki, this belt bag comes in a wide variety of colors, all crafted from waterproof fabric with plenty of pockets and partitions.
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Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
Inside, the seating has personal storage and moveable partitions for more seclusion or more socialization onboard as well as moody lighting.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
Using multiple overwrite methods ensures that files, partitions, or entire drives are permanently deleted and not recoverable.
—
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
7 Apr. 2026
Combined with its strong fire-resistant properties, these mechanical characteristics make the material particularly well-suited for interior applications such as wall systems, partitions, and other internal fittings, where both safety and durability are critical.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partitions
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Options include hosting no programming, closing parts of the building to allow for limited programming or scheduling a limited series of closures around the building while a full slate of programming continues.
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off was only Mia Sara's second film role, but her Sloane Peterson has come to be heralded as one of the defining parts of her career.
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Videos from the confrontation show smashed car windows, fires burning on the sidewalks, and Haredi men tearing at police fences as officers beat them back and arrest rioters.
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No parking signs were plastered on fences across Miami Gardens as residents and authorities worked to keep streets clear.
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All cheerleaders must be flexible and able to perform the splits by the start of the season.
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Brown can play safety, too, and his ability to wear different hats and align in various splits should boost his hopes of being a starter.
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One business has become two, but the original shareholder base rarely divides neatly with it.
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The enclave has seen near-daily strikes, as well as shelling and gunfire along the boundary that divides Gaza into Israeli and Palestinian-controlled zones.
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While portions of the old WB&A are now light rail, much of its route has been made into bike trails in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties.
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The weather service issued tornado warnings early Saturday evening for northern and northeastern portions of Kansas, including Decatur County and Rawlins County.
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Business class will feature 52 lie-flat suites in a 1-2-1 configuration with privacy dividers and an 18-inch entertainment screen.
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Use shoeboxes to sort socks, jewelry, or makeup; lids can act as dividers to sort further by category.
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Long added that Latin America is mirroring the United States in its political divisions.
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After more than a decade coaching in the lower divisions of college football, Bob Chesney took over for Curt Cignetti at James Madison and had the Dukes in the College Football Playoff after just two seasons on the job.
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While designing the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain, in the 1990s, the architect would sit by the river that bifurcates the city, looking at different metal treatments.
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For example, Highway 17 currently bifurcates a piece planners hope to lock in through Los Gatos.
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“Partitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partitions. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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