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 This design avoids the extreme heat problems that damaged earlier plasma separators. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separators
Noun
  • Better yet, those dividers pull out and double as flat tops for the crate, turning it into a makeshift workstation or seat (without leaving the milk crate imprint on your skin afterward).
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Use small boxes or dividers to create dedicated compartments before placing items back in the drawer.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The legacy data center strategy relied on secrecy—unmarked, fortress-like facilities hidden behind high security fences with minimal community outreach.
    — Kevin Brown, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Decorative brick columns will be constructed at the end of the fences and brick paving will be placed between the road’s concrete barrier and the sidewalk.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The tomb’s entrance passage, with narrowing walls and descending axis, creates a liminal stage to orient the body before entering the burial chamber.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond the walls of the company’s London headquarters, which is filled with thousands of its plushy pink octopus mascots, Jackson’s empire may look like an unwieldy one.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Separators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separators. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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