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 That often consists of a divider in the main freezer compartment, a ledge for very small items, and a shallow drawer at the top. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 The top of a divider separating the dining area from its service space is lined with white orchids in blue and white porcelain pots. Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 To avoid such a disastrous scenario, try out this compact travel organizer complete with seven slot rolls and three rectangular dividers. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 The Daily Mail reports that a woman dressed in a black strapless dress ducked under a line divider and started throwing punches at a woman in her pajamas. Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for divider
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Noun
  • The first batter Barnes faced, Jonah Heim, deposited a 444-foot home run on the roof of the Dodgers’ clubhouse beyond the center-field fence.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • According to Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the park service, roughly 70 fence post tops were also thrown into the pool.
    Marco Gacina, NBC news, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below.
    Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • On the walls, black-and-white printouts of newspaper articles, magazines and book pages looked like they were plucked from a Pinterest board on scrapbooking.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • The company originally developed a battery architecture utilizing a 100% ceramic separator in 2013.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
  • Brunson remains the go-to scorer and respected leader whose unflappability in crunch time, even during his down games, is the ultimate separator.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026

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“Divider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divider. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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