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
Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
Balconies are separated by relatively thin partitions, and sound carries easily outdoors.
—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.
—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
Noun
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.
—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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partitions
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What to do nearby The sea around these parts is where legendary oceanographer Jacques Cousteau invented scuba diving.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Max Schuemann, another righty, hasn’t shown much at the plate over parts of three big league seasons.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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The deadly breach underscores longstanding vulnerabilities at sprawling major airports, where perimeter fences meet federal standards but remain surprisingly easy to scale.—
Mead Gruver,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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But the two men have since mended fences.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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And then a lot of times with the run plays or the pass concepts, the splits will change.—
Kevin Fishbain,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Allowing the soil to dry out and then adding lots of water can cause vegetables to accumulate water too quickly, resulting in cracks or splits.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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If portions of the page appear blank and an ad blocker is enabled, please disable the ad blocker and refresh the page to ensure full access to the content.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Towering campaign images of Bella Hadid draped in Chopard diamonds wrap portions of the driveway, turning the arrival itself into a luxury advertising campaign.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Corridor noise can filter in through the door, while balcony dividers offer little acoustic protection when others are outside.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Frosted glass walls that serve as dividers are a nod to hanji, the traditional paper used for Korean windows.—
Lauren Mechling,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Opportunities can quickly give way to divisions.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The two divisions are responsible for regulating prescription drugs, including pills and vaccines.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
16 May 2026
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These appear when the intense, unresolved light from the AGN interacts with the geometry of Webb’s hexagonal mirror segments and the support struts of its secondary mirror, slightly bending the light and creating the characteristic pattern.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Filming for this season’s segments at the six restaurants all took place in February, with Fieri visiting each spot with his son and fellow Food Network personality, Hunter.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Instead of the usual intercontinental ballistic missiles, tanks and missile systems rolling across the cobbles of Red Square, Russia played a video of its military hardware in action on giant screens opposite the Kremlin walls.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Choose a curtain that has similar colors to the walls, decor, or furniture to promote a cohesive feel.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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“Partitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partitions. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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