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
The physical separators are simple geometric solutions that will save lives.
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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
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
Last month in the journal Energy & Fuels, the Michigan Technological University team published a new method for converting polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the material that makes up single-use plastic water bottles, into both electrodes and separators.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2025
While Spector suggests most, if not all, people could benefit from the muscle activation separators provide.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
As modern music-making increasingly integrates AI, more artists will turn to tools that streamline their solo productions — from stem separators and vocal changers that can tweak existing tracks to sample creators and full-song generators that replicate the entire creative process.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
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
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
Last month in the journal Energy & Fuels, the Michigan Technological University team published a new method for converting polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the material that makes up single-use plastic water bottles, into both electrodes and separators.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2025
While Spector suggests most, if not all, people could benefit from the muscle activation separators provide.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
As modern music-making increasingly integrates AI, more artists will turn to tools that streamline their solo productions — from stem separators and vocal changers that can tweak existing tracks to sample creators and full-song generators that replicate the entire creative process.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separators
Noun
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Look for light, breathable fabrics or dividers that can easily be moved for more versatility.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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Many crates come with dividers to adjust as your puppy grows.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Security measures include blast-proof windows, doors that can resist forced entry, cameras, fences, and vehicle barriers.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Just having some fences is not enough.—
Lucas Finton,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mounted on decadent floral walls of rich textures, The Dean boasts Dublin’s largest collection of distinctive Irish art, showcasing more than 40 local talents, including Eoin Holland, Mark Francis, Richard Gorman, Patrick Scott, and Samuel Walsh.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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For more than two decades, memorial tiles honoring late community members adorned the walls inside the Center’s lobby.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Separators.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separators. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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