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
  • The suspect sped through the 10 Freeway eastbound at around 100 mph while sticking close to the center divider.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Wilson was most often seen behind his fence (with his face mostly obscured), offering moral guidance and wisdom to Tim and the rest of the Taylor family.
    Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 June 2026
  • The drive that just cleared the center field fence was his 15th homer of the season.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • There was a heavy police presence and barricades were being set up to control pedestrian flow, but the makeshift walls from Monday were no longer creating a perimeter around the arena.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 11 June 2026
  • Depending on the room, these are sometimes tucked behind glass walls that look over the bed—with blinds equipped for privacy—and across the room to the window view.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026

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“Separator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separator. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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