as in fences
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 dividers
Simply unzip its top and the sides fold down, revealing compartments, pouches, and adjustable dividers that keep items organized.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
The cosmetics case is outfitted with adjustable, removable dividers, and zipper pockets to keep toiletries organized.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
Heathcote acknowledges that some benches are no longer so welcoming—in some cities, they have been redesigned with bumps and dividers to discourage people from sleeping on them.
—Elizabeth Blackwell, Longreads, 14 Nov. 2024
That sense of solitude specifically comes from the seat’s high seat back shells, adjustable dividers between the center positions, and doors shielding passengers from the aisle.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Velcro adjustable dividers on the inside can cater to your makeup and skincare collection, while mesh pouches keep smaller items secure.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
The compact yet sturdy and spacious pouch has tons of pockets, compartments, and dividers to give every cord, cable, and charger its place.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
These sturdy and lightweight suitcases are easy to keep organized, thanks to the zippered dividers and cross-ribbon bands hidden within, and the carry-on meets the size requirements of most commercial airlines, so you won’t be caught by surprise and unexpectedly have to check a bag.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024
Pack shoes in a box with dividers.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
The cosmetics case is outfitted with adjustable, removable dividers, and zipper pockets to keep toiletries organized.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
Heathcote acknowledges that some benches are no longer so welcoming—in some cities, they have been redesigned with bumps and dividers to discourage people from sleeping on them.
—Elizabeth Blackwell, Longreads, 14 Nov. 2024
That sense of solitude specifically comes from the seat’s high seat back shells, adjustable dividers between the center positions, and doors shielding passengers from the aisle.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Velcro adjustable dividers on the inside can cater to your makeup and skincare collection, while mesh pouches keep smaller items secure.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
The compact yet sturdy and spacious pouch has tons of pockets, compartments, and dividers to give every cord, cable, and charger its place.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
These sturdy and lightweight suitcases are easy to keep organized, thanks to the zippered dividers and cross-ribbon bands hidden within, and the carry-on meets the size requirements of most commercial airlines, so you won’t be caught by surprise and unexpectedly have to check a bag.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2024
Pack shoes in a box with dividers.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Dividers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dividers. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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