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 Designed for children under the age of 5, the bag ($110) features a water-resistant outer layer, interior single divider, two pockets and is full of Augusta aspirations for beginner golfers. Michael Loré, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 United Premium Plus seats have privacy dividers and wireless charging, and Economy seats will feature what United says are the largest economy class seatback screens in the world. Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 13 May 2025 The main freezer has a divider for efficient organization, and the auto-close feature ensures doors shut completely when not fully pushed in. Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025 The debut collection—featuring sculptural yet functional pieces, including a side table, armchair, sofa, stools, and screen room dividers—reflects a meticulous balance of artistic expression and everyday usability. Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for divider
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Noun
  • Then in September, a Secret Service agent spotted the muzzle of a rifle sticking out of a fence in bushes at Trump's West Palm Beach golf club while scouting the course ahead of Trump.
    Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
  • The veterans hall’s roof is parallel to St. Louis Avenue, with just a decorative black fence separating the top of the building from traffic.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • Ndebele art involves geometric motifs painted on the walls of houses using dung, limestone, red clays, soot, ash, and other natural pigments.
    Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 June 2025
  • Even something as simple as hanging your own art on the walls or sharing a project online will work.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Noun
  • That’s the separator for me, because the Jazz desperately need someone who can develop into a star-level player.
    The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2025
  • The tents have an open plan, with curtain separators and floor-to-ceiling windows.
    Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2025

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“Divider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divider. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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