1
as in parts
one of the pieces from which something is designed to be assembled
one of the partitions of a prefabricated house
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2
as in fences
something that divides, separates, or marks off
put up a partition to divide the room into two
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3
as in splits
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces
the partition of Czechoslovakia into the Czech Republic and Slovakia
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Recent Examples of partitions
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Inside, the seating has personal storage and moveable partitions for more seclusion or more socialization onboard as well as moody lighting.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Using multiple overwrite methods ensures that files, partitions, or entire drives are permanently deleted and not recoverable.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Combined with its strong fire-resistant properties, these mechanical characteristics make the material particularly well-suited for interior applications such as wall systems, partitions, and other internal fittings, where both safety and durability are critical.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
The Mission patients were separated from other patients only by plastic partitions, according to the CMS records.
—Andrew Jones, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Don’t sleep on the dreamy lobby, perched high above the sea and featuring undulating wooden partitions that resemble the curves of coral reefs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Instead of traditional partitions between rooms, a home can be divided using movable parts.
—Giada Storelli, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026
In ten booths, separated by cinder-block partitions, inmates could chat with visitors through glass while seated at metal counters.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
From bright orange to casual khaki, this belt bag comes in a wide variety of colors, all crafted from waterproof fabric with plenty of pockets and partitions.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Inside, the seating has personal storage and moveable partitions for more seclusion or more socialization onboard as well as moody lighting.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2026
Using multiple overwrite methods ensures that files, partitions, or entire drives are permanently deleted and not recoverable.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Combined with its strong fire-resistant properties, these mechanical characteristics make the material particularly well-suited for interior applications such as wall systems, partitions, and other internal fittings, where both safety and durability are critical.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
The Mission patients were separated from other patients only by plastic partitions, according to the CMS records.
—Andrew Jones, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Don’t sleep on the dreamy lobby, perched high above the sea and featuring undulating wooden partitions that resemble the curves of coral reefs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
Instead of traditional partitions between rooms, a home can be divided using movable parts.
—Giada Storelli, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026
In ten booths, separated by cinder-block partitions, inmates could chat with visitors through glass while seated at metal counters.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partitions
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This includes soaring gas prices at the pump, seesawing stock markets, rising food and fertilizer prices, higher shipping-insurance costs, and fuel shortages that have touched off violence, work stoppages, and profiteering in parts of Asia and Africa.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Very little offends me in a moral sense in the theater, but parts of this script came close.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Don’t doubt Riley and the Heat’s ability to swing for the fences.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hanging a bar of soap is the simplest method and is ideal for gardens with trees, shrubs, and fences.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Besides differences between Republicans and Democrats, intra-party splits have meant past efforts struggled to get widespread support.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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On a runway, dancers duckwalk and spin, stick their hands in the air and wiggle their fingers, then drop into splits and shoot their legs into the air like exclamation marks.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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One bag serves three hearty portions, or four measly ones.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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Houston Houston leans into Texas-sized indulgence, with a food scene built on big portions and bold flavors.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Inside, the thoughtful layout keeps everything in place, thanks to compression straps, zippered dividers, and intuitive pockets.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Vintage Silverware Dividers Your current dividers may be doing the job, but one way to spice up your silverware drawer is with a vintage divider.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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The milestone festivities come amid deep political divisions that have seeped into nearly every facet of American life, including how people view the country’s history and identity.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The authority’s popularity has been weakened by corruption and autocratic rule, its failure to establish an independent state while Israel expands West Bank settlements, and divisions with Hamas.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Evidence from deregulated market segments shows that removing these regulations would cut the same premiums substantially.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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It’s structured as a rondo, in which an initial or main melody is repeated in between one or more contrasting segments.—
Brian Duignan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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For Chelsea Bennett, a mother of two from Florida, those moments often echo through the walls of her home at night, carried by the unmistakable sound of her 9-year-old daughter, Kennedy, singing her heart out in the shower.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Colossal heads, with luminous faces – intense and inscrutable – line the walls of Jenny Saville's studio in Oxford, England.—
Elizabeth Palmer,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Partitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partitions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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