partitions 1 of 2

noun

plural of partition
1
as in parts
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled one of the partitions of a prefabricated house

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2
as in fences
something that divides, separates, or marks off put up a partition to divide the room into two

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3
as in splits
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces the partition of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia

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partitions

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verb

present tense third-person singular of partition
as in segments

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Recent Examples of partitions
Noun
These booths with partitions that closed you off from the nearby tables. — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026 On the eight trading floors, the company installed custom partitions and operational furnishings built to meet the demands of high-performance financial operations. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 Two further partitions followed in 1793 and 1795, and Poland would not return as an independent state until after World War I, at about one-third of its size before partition. — David Armitage, Washington Post, 26 June 2026 The architect replaced rigid partitions with a curtain system to separate the bedroom, which then benefited from better airflow and light. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 20 June 2026 Thoughtful details include four handles, making the bags a breeze to move, as well as partitions sewn to the bottom to avoid root entanglement. — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026 Roberts opened up the space by taking down office partitions in the roughly 1,500-square-foot store, 3941 Park Drive, Suite 80. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026 Balconies are separated by relatively thin partitions, and sound carries easily outdoors. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026 From bright orange to casual khaki, this belt bag comes in a wide variety of colors, all crafted from waterproof fabric with plenty of pockets and partitions. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partitions
  1. parts
  2. fences
  3. splits
  4. divides
  5. portions
  6. dividers
  7. divisions
  8. bifurcates
Noun
  • The swamp hen, known by its scientific name, Porphyrio martinica, mostly is found along the Gulf of Mexico and in the Caribbean as well as parts of South America.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • That leaves more room for the parts of festival life that resist scheduling.
    — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of parts
Noun
  • Just as good fences make good neighbors, good contracts make good partners.
    — Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The creature, smaller than a house cat and uniquely round, appeared in social media users’ posts waddling across lawns, fences, and cables around the city.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fences
Noun
  • Brokers are always recruiting new agents — not just seasoned veterans snatched from other firms in search of larger splits or better support, but also rookies lured in by the prospect of big paydays.
    — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • By consolidating two of the five largest distributors, Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general argue, the merger will put theaters in a weaker position in negotiations over windows and revenue splits.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of splits
Verb
  • Essentially a form of computational fluid dynamics, the simulation divides the flow passages into a very large number of tiny regions and calculates things such as velocity, pressure, turbulence, and temperature throughout the component.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The professor shared a letter from a teacher who said that technology, such as earbuds, divides students from the classroom.
    — Julia Avant, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of divides
Noun
  • In contrast, Roman acts like a wide-angle panoramic camera, which is designed to capture large portions of the universe without losing much detail.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • According to the city’s traffic study, which was presented during an April meeting attended by dozens of residents, the number of cars driving on portions of Hemphill is expected to increase from roughly 13,000 to over 23,000 by 2045.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of portions
Noun
  • Wooden dividers with an open-lattice pattern separate the primary suite’s sitting area and bedroom, both with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that open onto a large private terrace.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The makeup pouch has multiple makeup brush holders, elastic and mesh pockets, loops, and dividers.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of dividers
Noun
  • For most of the conference’s existence, it has been split into two divisions.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Even among caucus leadership, though, there were deep divisions over the right Jewish approach to take in the election.
    — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of divisions
Verb
  • While designing the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain, in the 1990s, the architect would sit by the river that bifurcates the city, looking at different metal treatments.
    — Belinda Luscombe, Time, 6 Dec. 2025
  • For example, Highway 17 currently bifurcates a piece planners hope to lock in through Los Gatos.
    — San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 July 2021
Definition of bifurcates

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“Partitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partitions. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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