partitions 1 of 2

plural of partition

partitions

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of partition

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of partitions
Verb
After the partitions and wars of the mid-20th century in their respective countries, Irish nationalists in Northern Ireland and Palestinians in Israel (or just outside) were marginalized. Philip Metres august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025 Twelve private booths separated by rattan partitions—a nod to Indochine architecture, which flourished under French colonial rule—led to a luxury dining car anchored by a white marble bar with leather stools. Anna Haines, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025 The district defended East High’s all-gender restroom, saying it was added at the request of students and has 12-foot-tall partitions to ensure privacy. Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025 Brad recently learned via social media that the partitions separating the balconies on the cruise ship can be opened, leading to speculation about whether Breitag, their next-door neighbor, may have allowed a third party access to his cabin to abduct Amy and take her off the ship. Liam Quinn, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Telephones ring, questions are shouted over partitions and assistants rush in and out of the room. Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partitions
Noun
  • Lady Mary was Michelle Dockery’s breakout role, paving the way to parts in 2011’s Hanna; Joe Wright’s 2012 film adaptation of Anna Karenina, starring Keira Knightley; and the 2014 action thriller Non-Stop, alongside Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Supporters argue the task force helped modernize parts of the justice system and address racial disparities.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • With runners on second and third, third baseman Matt Chapman made a diving stop of Andy Pages’ grounder and fired to Smith, who inadvertently did the splits.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
  • However, their home versus away splits weren’t close.
    Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In early spring of 2025, the prairies were once again dry, but timely rainfall in mid May recharged wetlands in portions of North Dakota, southeastern Saskatchewan and southwestern Manitoba.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
  • On the East Coast, northern portions of Upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine could all also see the aurora.
    Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Instead of wall dividers covered with Southern-style wall decor, bookcases held a handful of items, highlighting the more open feel.
    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
Noun
  • Masino was hired at Cracker Barrel in 2023 after holding top positions at Taco Bell and Starbucks’ smaller international divisions and as CEO of Sprinkles Cupcakes.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The Nike athlete took time off from competing in 2019 and came back in 2021 as one of the most dominant athletes across all NCAA divisions.
    Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • He was featured in news segments throughout the country and became a mini-celebrity.
    Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The implications extend beyond cost savings to entirely new product categories and customer segments.
    Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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

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“Partitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partitions. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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