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 original investigation in 2012 concluded that Vesta was differentiated with a distinct core.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 6 May 2025
The ministry doesn’t differentiate between civilians and militant deaths, but says more than half the dead have been women and children.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
The ministry doesn’t differentiate between civilians and fighter deaths, but says more than half the dead have been women and children.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
The criteria applied to Sanders' and Hunter's respective retirements differentiate from what other former players faced.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 6 May 2025
The ministry doesn’t differentiate between civilians and militant deaths, but says more than half the dead have been women and children.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
The ministry doesn’t differentiate between civilians and fighter deaths, but says more than half the dead have been women and children.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2025
The criteria applied to Sanders' and Hunter's respective retirements differentiate from what other former players faced.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiate
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In his book The Spirit Molecule, about the first modern study that administered DMT to humans, the psychiatrist Rick Strassman uses a TV metaphor to distinguish the drug’s effects from those of other psychoactive substances.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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With the right intelligence, firms can distinguish fraudsters from legitimate customers and still deliver great digital journeys.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Qatar’s human rights profile remains questionable, with migrants, who make up a large portion of the nation’s population, subject to abuse; LGBTQ populations discriminated against by law; and women subjected to male guardianship laws.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
20 May 2025
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The radar can detect, track, and discriminate ballistic missiles in multiple phases of flight to defend the U.S. and allies, the company stated.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 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 27 May. 2025.
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