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Recent Examples of separator
Cheese makers have had to reconfigure their manufacturing lines, either to receive extra dairy protein in the form of skim milk or to install a million-dollar separator to remove excess fat.
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Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Transitioning ceramic separator production from pilot to gigawatt-scale is untested.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
In head-to-head tests, batteries using this gel lasted 1,100 hours, while those using standard commercial separators lasted only 120 hours.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
For the separator, small pieces of PET were flattened and carefully perforated with hot needles.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2026
Transitioning ceramic separator production from pilot to gigawatt-scale is untested.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
In head-to-head tests, batteries using this gel lasted 1,100 hours, while those using standard commercial separators lasted only 120 hours.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
For the separator, small pieces of PET were flattened and carefully perforated with hot needles.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for separator
Noun
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This will give the full effect that your divider is being used to create another area in the room.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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Many crates come with dividers to adjust as your puppy grows.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Idaho State Police, with assistance from local authorities, as well as search and rescue groups, excavated the backyard over several days — starting in a small spot near the fence line, and eventually removing and sifting dirt from the entire area.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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At 48 feet long, the strand can light a porch canopy, line a fence, or wrap around tree branches for a whimsical vibe.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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May 21 – June 20 The universe is transforming potential walls into open doors of opportunity!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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The restaurant’s walls are jet black and covered in a dorm room-style collage of music posters.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Separator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separator. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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