separators

plural of separator
as in dividers
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 separators For all the talk of playing small-ball in the postseason and scratching for every productive out, power-hitting is actually one of the most significant separators for pennant winners. Neil Paine, New York Times, 16 July 2026 Pittman and Bernard profile as good separators too, which should suit Rodgers' tendency to rely on the quick passing game to move the chains. Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 18 May 2026 The physical separators are simple geometric solutions that will save lives. Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 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 Why the results surprised scientists When tested, the all-waste-plastic supercapacitor outperformed similar devices made with traditional glass fiber separators. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026 My favorite kitchen tool picks include clip-on strainers, jar openers, egg separators, scraper spatulas, herb scissors, and more. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025 Fresh cranberries are bebopping across a series of bounce board separators and conveyor belts. Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2025 The significant contribution of the Kharkiv memo was the suggestion of how to remove the separators between the two masses of uranium, which was similar to the one considered for the first American atomic bomb. Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separators
Noun
  • Try hooks, dividers, or double-hang rods to increase closet organization.
    Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 July 2026
  • Vinyl wall decals, artful room dividers, peel-and-stick backsplash, sculptures and wooden signs can also work well in the bathroom, both visually and in terms of performance.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • With Cincinnati clearly swinging for the fences after an active offseason in hopes of maximizing quarterback Joe Burrow’s prime, Pitcher could receive an even larger spotlight.
    Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The area along the Cumberland River where more than 100 people once lived is now encircled by fences and no-trespassing signs.
    Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • And, after all that, the majority of residents have to approve the noise walls.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
  • Tasks include trailblazing and uprooting invasive weeds at the adjacent Richardson Grove State Park; river beach cleanups; painting barns, auditoriums, cabins and kitchen walls; building benches and greenhouses; and planting fruit trees.
    Savita Patel, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

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“Separators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separators. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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