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 The plan includes installing a two-way bike lane with concrete separators, lighting upgrades, and traffic signals. Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025 UConn’s 5-for-10 start from 3-point range was a major separator as USC went 0-for-5 in the first half, and Bueckers and Strong outscored the Trojans by themselves 28-25. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025 Over the last six weeks, Berry has preached fighting for every inch as the Cubs look to use their baserunning to be a separator against opponents. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for separator
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Noun
  • United Premium Plus seats have privacy dividers and wireless charging, and Economy seats will feature what United says are the largest economy class seatback screens in the world.
    Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
  • The main freezer has a divider for efficient organization, and the auto-close feature ensures doors shut completely when not fully pushed in.
    Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • The ball ended up clearing the fence at Sutter Health Park as Yankee center fielder Trent Grisham ran out of room and his back hit the wall.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
  • His wood back fence was gone, but his dog and house were fine.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • Jewett added that the impact of the academies extends beyond the walls of high school, and includes building relationships between local business, parents and the broader community.
    Lena Miano, Arkansas Online, 20 May 2025
  • The impressive figure seems to emerge from the wall of the conference room at Montresor Wine Shop.
    Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025

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“Separator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separator. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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