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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for separator

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Noun

The built-ins are quite useful and serve as a visual divider of sorts between the kitchen-dining nook and the living room.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 7 Sep. 2026
This is your big opportunity to pay tribute, to be a uniter, not a divider, on the day recalling the horrific events of a quarter century ago.

— Ken Frydman, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of divider

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The big rig collided with the three vehicles ahead, then continued through a fence west of Highway 99 before coming to rest partially blocking the southbound freeway and the 99 Frontage Road.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
So picking up Pete, rounding the bases, and then going back in the dugout and everything that unfolds while that’s happening is just as important as the play-by-play of that ball going over the fence.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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