Definition of dividernext
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 Instead of being the great equalizer, education is at risk of becoming the great divider. Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 There’s also a divider that’s also a pouch, which can hold your makeup brushes, hair ties, or even jewelry. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026 HBlife Acacia Wooden Dish Dividers Use these wood dividers with eight slots to organize cutting boards, bakeware, serving platters, and more. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026 Next, tackle those floppy stacks of sweaters or jumble of unruly scarves with this two-pack of linen dividers and multi-item clothing hangers. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for divider
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Noun
  • This inexpensive material can be wrapped around stakes or poles, or used with wood to build a more elaborate fence design.
    Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
  • An electric mesh fence will be moved daily to guide them through new sections, while a shepherd remains on-site 24/7 to keep everyone safe and on task.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The estate of Wuthering Heights is foreboding and dark, with rocks splintering through the walls, while Linton’s Thrushcross Grange bears a Victorian aesthetic, containing the outside world.
    Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The couple saw major flood damage during the same set of storms, with a wall collapsing and the house later condemned by the city.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • That’s one thing that has been a separator.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The physical separators are simple geometric solutions that will save lives.
    Yunus Emre Tozal, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026

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“Divider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divider. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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