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 Transitioning ceramic separator production from pilot to gigawatt-scale is untested. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 In head-to-head tests, batteries using this gel lasted 1,100 hours, while those using standard commercial separators lasted only 120 hours. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026 But Johnson was quick to remind players that, while adrenaline and desire are valuable, details become the separator in big games. Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026 For the separator, small pieces of PET were flattened and carefully perforated with hot needles. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for separator
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Noun
  • This cane room divider is a great option for rooms that skew neutral in color palette.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Drawer dividers and storage trays are key for professional organizer Christina Morton DesAuguste to stay organized.
    Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This inexpensive material can be wrapped around stakes or poles, or used with wood to build a more elaborate fence design.
    Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
  • An electric mesh fence will be moved daily to guide them through new sections, while a shepherd remains on-site 24/7 to keep everyone safe and on task.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The estate of Wuthering Heights is foreboding and dark, with rocks splintering through the walls, while Linton’s Thrushcross Grange bears a Victorian aesthetic, containing the outside world.
    Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The couple saw major flood damage during the same set of storms, with a wall collapsing and the house later condemned by the city.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026

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“Separator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separator. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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