Thesaurus results for SEPARATOR

separator

noun

ˈse-pə-ˌrā-tər

Definition of separator

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 Designed for maximum comfort, Pedi Couture’s toe separator sandals are practical and time-saving, ensuring pedicures don't get ruined. — ABC News, 25 July 2026 The doctors made a small cut under each breast and then inserted a channel separator to move around the breast tissue. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Brunson remains the go-to scorer and respected leader whose unflappability in crunch time, even during his down games, is the ultimate separator. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026 If several teams finish on the same points total, goal difference becomes the first separator. — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for separator

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Noun

The top layer features three removable sections with dividers.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Each seat is 19 inches wide with 39 inches of pitch with thoughtful features like a hard shell for easy reclining without disturbing surrounding fliers and privacy dividers attached to the headrest.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of divider

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The video shows the man, who is wearing a dark T-shirt and shorts, climb over the fence into a courtyard where a statue of the Blessed Mother stood.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Lackey admitted to climbing over the airport fence and later entered the aircraft using the portable stairs, according to the complaint affidavit.

— Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of fence

Noun

Derek Hill hit his head against the outfield railing while trying to make a leaping catch at the wall, and the ball caromed toward right field.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Organizers also are paying to build 1,800 walls weighing 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms) each to ring the track and metal detectors that will be manned by the Secret Service.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

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