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
  • Drawer dividers keep utensils and cooking tools from becoming a tangled mess.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
  • To keep stacks of sweaters upright, try the Home Edit by iDesign shelf divider.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • And then, way out beyond the left field fence, Drew Anderson rose from his seat and started throwing.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • Griffith tracked a ball off Howell’s bat to the fence and stuck her glove over it to rob Howell of a grand slam in the fourth inning.
    Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • In the front lobby and outside Halverson’s office, a large wall features a mural that welcomes people to the school in 24 different languages, next to it, an American flag.
    Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • Blessing then smashed into the wall of a nearby home, disabling his Tahoe, police said.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026

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“Separator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separator. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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