as in to distinguish
to understand or point out the difference in
it was hard at first to differentiate between the two styles of music
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Recent Examples of differentiate
The figures provided by the ministry do not differentiate between combatants and civilians.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Do yourself a favor and decant tea bags and coffee pods or grounds (differentiating decaf from regular via labels) into canisters for a fuss-free morning.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
Last year, the India Art Fair introduced a design section as a way to differentiate itself.
—Anindo Sen, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The partners said the deal will help deliver new fan experiences, a deeper music and video catalog, further paid subscription tiers, and differentiated content bundles.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Do yourself a favor and decant tea bags and coffee pods or grounds (differentiating decaf from regular via labels) into canisters for a fuss-free morning.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
Last year, the India Art Fair introduced a design section as a way to differentiate itself.
—Anindo Sen, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
The partners said the deal will help deliver new fan experiences, a deeper music and video catalog, further paid subscription tiers, and differentiated content bundles.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiate
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The war in Gaza has resulted in more than 48,000 Palestinian deaths, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, distinguished as the richest person in the world, has been especially controversial since Trump's inauguration.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Immigrants who have been discriminated against in everyday settings may internalize the expectation that seeking care will result in further hostility – or even danger. Consequences for public health U.S. history holds numerous examples of racial and ethnic barriers to health care.—
Deborah Omontese,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2025
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The groups said Trump’s orders discriminated against Black and transgender people.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Special teams difference After a penalty-free first period, the Wings had a power play 6:58 into the second period.—
Helene St. James,
Detroit Free Press,
6 Jan. 2023
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But that’s largely attributed to the singular genius of coach Bill Belichick, who is famous for his ability to adapt his game plan and players to difference situations each week.—
Carlos Monarrez,
Detroit Free Press,
2 Mar. 2018
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“Differentiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentiate. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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