as in divider
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 separator Most run-of-the-mill thong-style sandals come with flimsy, thin soles, and rock-hard plastic toe separators, leaving problem-prone feet sore, raw, and in way worse shape than before. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025 That’s the separator for me, because the Jazz desperately need someone who can develop into a star-level player. The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2025 The tents have an open plan, with curtain separators and floor-to-ceiling windows. Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2025 This looks like a separator for the group and an area that, in theory, shouldn’t slump. .344 The Cubs have the third-highest BABIP with runners in scoring position. Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for separator
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Noun
  • After the boy, who is non-verbal, got up from the swing, the witness said Smith blocked him into an area of the classroom with dividers as the boy was crying, screaming and dumping items on the floor.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • The generous 60-liter interior features sturdy divider panels and mesh pockets that keep things organized and accessible while on the move.
    Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • The 24 Hours of Le Mans race is nearly halfway through, and fans are late-night snacking, snoozing in their sleeping bags, or pressed up against the fence to watch the cars zip by.
    Kristin Shaw, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
  • There are likely some teams on the fence, like the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox, who would trade expiring veterans for a pitcher like Miller.
    Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • The firm isn’t afraid to add dramatic touches such as bold accent walls and sculptural lighting.
    Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 7 July 2025
  • Things get really tough on the two upper-level spaces where art on the walls competes with everything from exit signs to bathroom doors.
    Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 7 July 2025

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“Separator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separator. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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