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 For shorter defenders, the key separator is the ability to move, skate explosively and utilize those tools to avoid contact. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 8 June 2026 Tyson is an explosive separator with acrobatic body control. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026 Instead, the separator interface must function more like an intelligent checkpoint. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 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 See All Example Sentences for separator

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The result is uncommon room layouts like the tri-suite king room equipped with two twin-sized beds and a king bed split by a privacy divider that doubles as a playful art installation.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Some still come to pick a fight over Lincoln as a uniter or a divider, a figure to be lauded or loathed, or connect Lincoln to modern divides.

— Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of divider

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The first batter Barnes faced, Jonah Heim, deposited a 444-foot home run on the roof of the Dodgers’ clubhouse beyond the center-field fence.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
According to Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the park service, roughly 70 fence post tops were also thrown into the pool.

— Marco Gacina, NBC news, 2 July 2026

Definition of fence

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Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
On the walls, black-and-white printouts of newspaper articles, magazines and book pages looked like they were plucked from a Pinterest board on scrapbooking.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

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