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 One potential separator in Jensen’s favor — especially if Utah has its eyes on what BYU is doing down the road — is his international experience. Cj Moore, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025 Obviously, this process will require a lot of infrastructure, like harvesters, separators, high-temperature reaction chambers, and more. John Timmer, Ars Technica, 17 Feb. 2025 Sasaki said in his introductory press conference last week that the Dodgers' stable ownership situation was the most impressive separator between Los Angeles and the other two finalists in his group of three: the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 The whole league is wary of placing too much emphasis on regular-season results — experience has shown to be a great separator come playoff time. Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for separator
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Noun
  • Some suitcases in a luggage set may feature a USB port and small mesh pocket dividers.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The pebbled leather is durable and won’t easily scuff, while the divider zip pocket makes organizing a breeze.
    Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Footage also captured the woman being stuck on the fence as emergency services worked to extract her.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Down in the count to Kevin Gausman, Alonso drove a 95 mph fastball, low and off the plate, over the right field fence.
    Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Then, when the puck came around the wall, his quick stick allowed the Blues to clear the zone.
    Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Some Republicans outside the House walls and familiar with the dramatics scoffed at leadership’s decision to recess early.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025

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“Separator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separator. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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