as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the lines of demarcation between art and entertainment are often blurry
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Recent Examples of demarcate
Chris Deubert, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The body creates a coiling pattern, demarcating 20 squares or spaces.
—Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Scott Neuman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Momentum shifts after Dicker kick The clear line of demarcation in this Chargers win was their successful fair-catch kick at the end of the first half.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Verb
The Divisions are demarcated by stadium seating capacities, number of teams, time zone coverage, and other benchmarks.
—Chris Deubert, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The body creates a coiling pattern, demarcating 20 squares or spaces.
—Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
The Blue Line is the demarcation in southern Lebanon from where Israel withdrew in 2000.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
Momentum shifts after Dicker kick The clear line of demarcation in this Chargers win was their successful fair-catch kick at the end of the first half.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcate
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The British duo’s songs were also defined by emotional catharsis, drawing on childhood trauma and nightmares to produce big, hooky synth pop anthems that quickly took over the charts in the U.K., and eventually the rest of the world.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
25 Feb. 2025
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The first step is to have your strategy and vision clearly defined.—
Tan Lin,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Five years ago, Robert Wallach (Bobby) had an idea that seemed radical: to revolutionize the gig economy by eliminating the distinction between employees and independent contractors.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Palmer has embraced the distinction, leveraging her position to create opportunities for other women.—
Julia Boorstin,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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The unions argued that the president's three initiatives — firing of probationary employees, deferred resignation program and planned large-scale reductions in force — violate the separation of powers and federal law.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Recognizing the importance of maintaining familial bonds, these projects seek to mitigate the trauma of separation and promote long-term stability for children and families.—
Danny K. Davis,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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According to polling by the Bipartisan Policy Center, nearly one in four mothers have considered leaving their jobs due to a lack of accommodations or fear of discrimination during pregnancy.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Meta has faced various allegations of discrimination over the past decade, including lawsuits in the US regarding housing, employment and credit ads.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Demarcate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcate. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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