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
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
And while many familiar names in wealthier metropolitan states fare well, the health picture is a reminder that the rural-urban split remains one of America’s most enduring partitions.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The storage box contains eight compartments, divided by cardboard partitions, to create 6x6x15-inch spaces to accommodate one 15-inch figurine each.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The strategy involves partitions, or ways numbers can add up to make other numbers.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 19 Dec. 2025
For shelving or partitions that aren't removable, get gritty with it.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
The traditional layout of closed, hierarchical office spaces has been replaced with an open office concept featuring glass partitions and bright, interconnected rooms, to encourage team collaboration.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
When visits were eventually permitted, they were limited to 10–20 minutes behind glass partitions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Mies van der Rohe’s apartment had sliding partitions to divide rooms as needed—a design anticipating flexible urban living a century later.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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But the backdrop shows several people looking down through glass partitions at that desk, much in the way some on-stage animators worked at Disney-MGM.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
And while many familiar names in wealthier metropolitan states fare well, the health picture is a reminder that the rural-urban split remains one of America’s most enduring partitions.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The storage box contains eight compartments, divided by cardboard partitions, to create 6x6x15-inch spaces to accommodate one 15-inch figurine each.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The strategy involves partitions, or ways numbers can add up to make other numbers.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 19 Dec. 2025
For shelving or partitions that aren't removable, get gritty with it.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
The traditional layout of closed, hierarchical office spaces has been replaced with an open office concept featuring glass partitions and bright, interconnected rooms, to encourage team collaboration.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
When visits were eventually permitted, they were limited to 10–20 minutes behind glass partitions.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Mies van der Rohe’s apartment had sliding partitions to divide rooms as needed—a design anticipating flexible urban living a century later.
—Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partitions
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Snowpack in most of the Northern Hemisphere has shrunk significantly over the past 40 years due to climate change, according to a 2024 Nature study, which found the sharpest declines, between 10% to 20% a decade, in the Southwestern US and large parts of Europe.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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The saltwater fish are most often found in the Caspian Sea, but can be spotted in the South Atlantic regions of North America, the Black Sea and parts of the Pacific Northwest.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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That is due to both the new additions and the club’s decision to move the outfield fences in at Kauffman Stadium.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday, the city’s Historic Preservation team presented a draft to the neighborhood showing what a conservation district would look like, including design guidelines for new construction and renovations, trees, yards and fences.—
Kamal Morgan
February 7,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2026
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Rare reversal of corporate splits Kraft Heinz is among the few companies to reverse a major breakup, as only about one in 10 corporate spinoffs are canceled on average, according to a 2022 report by KPMG.—
Reuters
Wire Service,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Zhang Dan landed hard, falling into an awkward splits.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2026
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Earlier in the afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for portions of southeastern Dallas County into Saturday afternoon, with storms capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to penny size, officials say.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Many of the young and highly educated cohorts who populate the portions of the left most suspicious of universal liberal values are also among those least likely to identify as religious believers.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Drawer dividers and storage trays are key for professional organizer Christina Morton DesAuguste to stay organized.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Single panel room dividers can be a challenge—these often look a bit more industrial, and end up a little too modular for proper home decor.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
5 Feb. 2026
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The agency requires its divisions, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, to train officers in de-escalation techniques and to use force only after a verbal warning, if possible, and a chance to comply.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Country and Democratic Party need leaders who have the skills to heal divisions and put the common good before Party politics.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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As always, the adoption segments are must-sees.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Competitors start in intervals and go through four shooting segments, with five targets each.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Oval holes in the walls once held lamps to light the street after dark.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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On the walls and propped up against the room’s perimeter are frames and presentation boards.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Partitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partitions. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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