Definition of separatornext
as in divider
something that divides, separates, or marks off the toddler insisted on a dinner plate with separators so that different foods would never touch one another

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Recent Examples of separator His ability to navigate tight spaces on the court, create his own offense and find teammates has been a major separator. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026 Most major-league organizations have access to all the biometric technology, but a willingness to invest in that area and, perhaps most importantly, understanding and properly interpreting what the data and information shows and how to apply it is quickly becoming a separator among teams. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026 In addition, dendrites can penetrate the separator and create an internal short circuit between the anode and cathode. New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026 With the bases loaded and one out, Levenson delivered the separator, ripping a two-run line drive into right-center to stretch the lead to 4-0. Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for separator
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Noun
  • They're often used for building components such as sunlight protective screens, room dividers or wall structures.
    Shirl Leigh June 08, New Atlas, 8 June 2026
  • Each seat came equipped with a storage compartment, charging ports, a foldout table, and a frosted privacy divider tucked into the armrest, making the setup felt like a private little suite in the sky.
    Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • The other jumped a fence into a backyard and was arrested after being found during a yard-to-yard search by officers, police said.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
  • For years, at least since the devastating Sony Pictures hack in 2014, studios have been pouring big bucks into beefing up their online fences.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • The red leather booths and wooden bar date back to the early 20th century and the walls are covered in flags from American universities.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • Blessing later ran into a wall, disabling the vehicle.
    Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026

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“Separator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separator. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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