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
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.
—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
The Mission patients were separated from other patients only by plastic partitions, according to the CMS records.
—Andrew Jones, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Don’t sleep on the dreamy lobby, perched high above the sea and featuring undulating wooden partitions that resemble the curves of coral reefs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Instead of traditional partitions between rooms, a home can be divided using movable parts.
—Giada Storelli, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026
In ten booths, separated by cinder-block partitions, inmates could chat with visitors through glass while seated at metal counters.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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.
—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.
—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
The Mission patients were separated from other patients only by plastic partitions, according to the CMS records.
—Andrew Jones, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Don’t sleep on the dreamy lobby, perched high above the sea and featuring undulating wooden partitions that resemble the curves of coral reefs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Instead of traditional partitions between rooms, a home can be divided using movable parts.
—Giada Storelli, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026
In ten booths, separated by cinder-block partitions, inmates could chat with visitors through glass while seated at metal counters.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partitions
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This includes soaring gas prices at the pump, seesawing stock markets, rising food and fertilizer prices, higher shipping-insurance costs, and fuel shortages that have touched off violence, work stoppages, and profiteering in parts of Asia and Africa.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Very little offends me in a moral sense in the theater, but parts of this script came close.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Don’t doubt Riley and the Heat’s ability to swing for the fences.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hanging a bar of soap is the simplest method and is ideal for gardens with trees, shrubs, and fences.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Besides differences between Republicans and Democrats, intra-party splits have meant past efforts struggled to get widespread support.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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On a runway, dancers duckwalk and spin, stick their hands in the air and wiggle their fingers, then drop into splits and shoot their legs into the air like exclamation marks.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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Higher consumer prices led Italians to buy Parmigiano Reggiano less frequently and in smaller portions, though the number of households purchasing it remained stable.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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The district, which includes more than 950,000 residents, lies north of Houston and Galveston and spans portions of Montgomery, Harris, Chambers, Jefferson and Galveston counties.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Inside, the thoughtful layout keeps everything in place, thanks to compression straps, zippered dividers, and intuitive pockets.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Vintage Silverware Dividers Your current dividers may be doing the job, but one way to spice up your silverware drawer is with a vintage divider.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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Her campaign drew on the enduring support base associated with her father’s presidency, while also reviving deep divisions within Peruvian society.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
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The mayor’s veto eliminated a measure to reduce public hostility at a time of toxic divisions fraying the city.—
Andrew Cuomo,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The analyst highlighted that the company’s first-quarter revenue and operating income surpassed the Street’s consensus estimates by 2% and 15%, respectively, with all segments faring better than expectations.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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Designed as a central hub, this fourth module will provide several docking interfaces and a specialized airlock for spacewalks, while serving as the primary mounting point for two upcoming laboratory segments.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Likewise, electrical conduits are hidden on the top of the beams and centered down the skylight to leave the focus on the old structure and new walls.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Both rooms feature crown molding while the dining room also has walls with a shadow boxing detail.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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“Partitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partitions. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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