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 Iron play is a separator at TPC Southwind, and Hovland has gained strokes on approach in all four majors this year and eight straight starts. — Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Readily available stem separators automatically split a complete song into vocals, instruments, bass, and drums, commenters noted. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026 Other issues are obvious, but having Brown at his peak form is the sort of separator this team must savor in a weak American League. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 26 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for separator

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Noun

The large wooden desk is framed by a bookshelf painted pastel robin’s egg blue, and an antique cabinet that stands on tall spindly legs, its doors open, revealing rows of small, narrow dividers for sorting mail or paperwork.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
While the bridge is closed, crews will remove temporary lane dividers, barriers and railings; install a new median; and repair and resurface portions of the bridge deck.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of divider

Noun

Chief Deputy Frank Losat said the suspect drove a vehicle through a fence and into a courtyard where employees were eating lunch before opening fire with a rifle, killing a woman.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
The land trust could also maintain existing roads, fences and water systems.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of fence

Noun

The organ woven into the walls of the church where Bach spent decades as cantor was built in 2000, but its tuning and temperament systems were designed to be faithful to the standards of his lifetime.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
Handsink nearest kitchen entrance from seating area damaged and peeling off of wall.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

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