separators

noun

plural of separator
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 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 For all the talk of playing small-ball in the postseason and scratching for every productive out, power-hitting is actually one of the most significant separators for pennant winners. — Neil Paine, New York Times, 16 July 2026 Pittman and Bernard profile as good separators too, which should suit Rodgers' tendency to rely on the quick passing game to move the chains. — Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 18 May 2026 The physical separators are simple geometric solutions that will save lives. — Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 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 Fresh cranberries are bebopping across a series of bounce board separators and conveyor belts. — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for separators
  1. dividers
  2. fences
  3. walls
Noun
  • 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
Definition of dividers
Noun
  • Too Much Vertical Hardscaping Walls and fences are conspicuous boundaries.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
  • For more than a decade now, European and indeed American politicians have known that real, fake, enhanced, or context-free pictures of migrants jumping fences will immediately create a wave reaction.
    — Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of fences
Noun
  • Hundreds of bottles of hot sauce and meat rubs line the exterior walls.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Built on a lakeside island as a summer home and architectural laboratory, it is best known for its courtyard walls, where Aalto tested different brick patterns, materials and construction techniques.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of walls

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