Thesaurus results for DIVIDER

divider

noun

də-ˈvī-dər

Definition of divider

as in fence

something that divides, separates, or marks off placed a divider across the gym so we could have two activities going on at once

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Recent Examples of divider Taped to the glass divider of Ryan McMahon’s locker, a drawing of Trent Grisham stares at the Yankees’ clubhouse. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026 The passenger told 911 operators that their vehicle had lost a tire and hit the highway divider before the crash. — Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The top layer features three removable sections with dividers. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 Each seat is 19 inches wide with 39 inches of pitch with thoughtful features like a hard shell for easy reclining without disturbing surrounding fliers and privacy dividers attached to the headrest. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for divider

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Noun

So far, fences have gone up and earthmovers are clearing the ground for the project.

— Drew Hawkins, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
The city is also considering protections for the property’s view from Eagle Road, including restrictions on tall fences, dense tree lines and other structures that could obstruct the house.

— Noah Daly August 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of fence

Noun

At Sharma-Crawford’s office, his assistant posted three separate calendars to the office wall.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Security cameras on the Chinese side of the border captured people running from a wall of debris as floodwaters rushed through a border crossing, sweeping away vehicles and buildings.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of wall

Noun

This design avoids the extreme heat problems that damaged earlier plasma separators.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Iron play is a separator at TPC Southwind, and Hovland has gained strokes on approach in all four majors this year and eight straight starts.

— Geoff Clark OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of separator

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