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 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 Try hooks, dividers, or double-hang rods to increase closet organization. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 16 July 2026 The room itself is a loft with a low ceiling and some storage, plus a double bed and a divider for privacy. — Adam Williams july 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026 Both halves zip shut, unlike many suitcases, which either have a zippered divider on only one side or rely solely on compression pads, leaving items partially exposed. — Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for divider

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Noun

There's an intended fence on top of the K-rail; people will cut the K-rail.

— Laurie Perez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Lemmon attempted to abort the takeoff, but the plane barreled through a fence and crossed a five-lane highway before finally coming to a halt on an embankment.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of fence

Noun

Defensive support included a leaping grab at the wall by left fielder Tristan Peters to rob Matt McLain of an extra-base hit leading off the third inning.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
The victim, a 15-year-old female, was home with her 5-year-old and 7-year-old family members when Reyes violently made entry into the residence after breaking a hole in the wall between the apartments.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wall

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Readily available stem separators automatically split a complete song into vocals, instruments, bass, and drums, commenters noted.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
High-purity alumina remains a strategically important material because manufacturers use it in semiconductors, specialty ceramics, lithium-ion battery separators and several defense applications.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

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