1
as in parts
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
one of the partitions of a prefabricated house
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2
as in fences
something that divides, separates, or marks off
put up a partition to divide the room into two
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3
as in splits
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the partition of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia
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Recent Examples of partitions
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
The Mission patients were separated from other patients only by plastic partitions, according to the CMS records.
—Andrew Jones, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Don’t sleep on the dreamy lobby, perched high above the sea and featuring undulating wooden partitions that resemble the curves of coral reefs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Instead of traditional partitions between rooms, a home can be divided using movable parts.
—Giada Storelli, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026
In ten booths, separated by cinder-block partitions, inmates could chat with visitors through glass while seated at metal counters.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The Mission patients were separated from other patients only by plastic partitions, according to the CMS records.
—Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
The Mission patients were separated from other patients only by plastic partitions, according to the CMS records.
—Andrew Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Interior work would include cleaning and restoring several features, removing non-historic partitions, and adding new walls, ceilings, floors, bathrooms, exit stairways, an elevator, as well as new lighting and millwork.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Combined with its strong fire-resistant properties, these mechanical characteristics make the material particularly well-suited for interior applications such as wall systems, partitions, and other internal fittings, where both safety and durability are critical.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
The Mission patients were separated from other patients only by plastic partitions, according to the CMS records.
—Andrew Jones, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Don’t sleep on the dreamy lobby, perched high above the sea and featuring undulating wooden partitions that resemble the curves of coral reefs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Instead of traditional partitions between rooms, a home can be divided using movable parts.
—Giada Storelli, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026
In ten booths, separated by cinder-block partitions, inmates could chat with visitors through glass while seated at metal counters.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The Mission patients were separated from other patients only by plastic partitions, according to the CMS records.
—Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
The Mission patients were separated from other patients only by plastic partitions, according to the CMS records.
—Andrew Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Interior work would include cleaning and restoring several features, removing non-historic partitions, and adding new walls, ceilings, floors, bathrooms, exit stairways, an elevator, as well as new lighting and millwork.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partitions
Noun
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There are bodies made from scrap metal, bodies pierced with tentacles and affixed with screens for nipples and eyes, bodies broken down for parts, and walls lined with images of skin.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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While representing the southwest Salt Lake Valley and parts of deep-red Utah County in the former 4th district, he was considered the most conservative House Democrat during his single term by one analysis, before losing reelection to a Republican.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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But no, neither was the beneficiary of the Royals moving in the fences for this season.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the first game at Kauffman Stadium since the Royals moved in the fences 8 to 10 feet, all four runs scored on home runs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Many polls show dramatic splits in sentiment based on political leanings, but not this one.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Evan Carter will not start on opening day, replaced in the lineup by Sam Haggerty, who has tremendous splits against lefties.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Williams’ letter says the property is located in the North Fork New River Archaeological Zone, which contains portions of a historic camp and a burial ground for the Seminole Tribe of Florida.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Mother Nature may have helped with the trimming by sending a freeze to cause many leaves or portions of leaves to decline.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Use small containers or drawer dividers to organize items such as bobby pins, hair ties, and clips.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Keep pocketbooks in order with these acrylic purse dividers, and store off-season clothes in these under-bed containers with wheels.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
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There were also divisions over the resolution among the 10 nonpermanent members, according to diplomats.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2026
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The studio in Paris will house all of Rodeo FX’s French divisions, including Film & Episodic, Advertising & Experiences, and Mikros Animation, and is based in Rue Dieu, a stone’s throw from the Canal Saint Martin in the capital’s 10th arrondissement.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Nini makes an admirable attempt here, but again Ru’s character is playing against rather than with her to such a degree that, as in all these segments, things just devolve into screaming overtop each other.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2026
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The team led by Professor Daniela Kraft and researcher Mengshi Wei built the robots as flexible chains of connected segments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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Drawing at least in part on information from Chalker’s defectors, the Pentagon constructed life-size underground facsimiles of Iranian nuclear facilities where the scientists had worked, attempting to duplicate even the thickness of the walls.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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There are even artworks from local Canadian artists on the walls for additional regional flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Partitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partitions. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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