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 But what really stands out among the group — the separator for a championship-contending team — is the depth. Kansas City Star, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025 So often throughout that dynasty, Kelce and his historic production — from the tight end position, no less — have been a separator for the Chiefs. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025 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 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 debut collection—featuring sculptural yet functional pieces, including a side table, armchair, sofa, stools, and screen room dividers—reflects a meticulous balance of artistic expression and everyday usability.
    Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • When officers arrived, the reporters explained that they had been parked on the east side of Agnes Road against a fence when four tow trucks arrived and arranged themselves around the car, blocking the reporters from the front, left and back.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Security footage at the residence showed the intruder scaling an exterior perimeter fence in the early morning hours of April 13, authorities said.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The new center’s acronym—CSAR—was pasted on an otherwise blank wall.
    Emma Green, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
  • With a terrifying look of conviction on her face, the episode ends with Abby slowly approaching the walls of Jackson.
    Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025

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“Separator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separator. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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