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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3
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
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
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
Verb
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
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
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One of the hardest parts of shelter life is social isolation.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In recent months, China expanded visa waivers to tourists from much of Europe, Asia, and parts of the Middle East, sought to attract more international students to its universities and exchange programs, and boosted its trade and diplomatic relationships with the rest of the world.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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The birds nest between March and late-August, so maintaining fences during the nesting season gives the babies a better chance at survival.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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Leipold added that Guerin, with a lot of the assets the Wild have in terms of young players, prospects and draft picks, has the license to go out and swing for the fences on the trade market, whether that’s before this season’s March 6 trade deadline or next summer.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Robyn is Kody’s last wife after his splits from Christine, Janelle, and Meri.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
28 Sep. 2025
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The actress had a hard time slumbering after her week one mistakes, and now she’s expected to do a cartwheel into splits after tearing her hamstring?—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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The hurricane center also is watching a disturbed area over the Bay of Campeche in the Southwestern Gulf of Mexico that has a minimal chance of formation but is forecast to bring heavy rains to portions of Belize, the Yucatan Peninsula and southern Mexico this week.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Our research uncovered a thriving ‘shadow AI economy’ where employees use personal ChatGPT accounts, Claude subscriptions, and other consumer tools to automate significant portions of their jobs, often without IT knowledge or approval.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the ride continued turning, the red carriage ran into the metal queue dividers placed next to the attraction.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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But according to Ellis, drawer dividers are for every drawer—not just the kitchen.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Goldberg-Polin emerged as a moral voice, urging an end to the war and healing for Israel's internal divisions.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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And yet, for all the buoyancy onstage, Sultana’s party was already riven with deep divisions and suffering from self-defeating impulses familiar to observers of the American progressive left.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Forget Flat Galashin considered a collision involving some number of particles, and started with a crease pattern boundary that was divided into that number of line segments.—
Kevin Hartnett,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
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Mercedes-Benz produces several competitive cars and SUVs that compete with the best in their respective segments.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pavilion’s interior was reminiscent of a military entertainment bar, with a dim red light, two screens placed on opposite walls, and a couple of microphones standing in the middle.—
Joanna Warsza,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Diners enjoyed autumn chicory salad and seared filet mignon in the soft glow of the lights illuminating the temple’s Aeolian sandstone walls and snapped wrist shots against the backdrop of the reflecting pool, meant to evoke the West Bank of the Nile.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Partitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partitions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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