as in to differentiate
to understand or point out the difference in
the human eye can discriminate between very slight gradations of color
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Recent Examples of discriminate
Tariffs are, of course, Donald Trump’s retaliatory stick to stop foreign countries from discriminating against goods and services made in America.
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Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025
The complaint alleged that SpaceX discriminated against refugees in hiring, a claim that SpaceX denied.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 11 May 2025
However, the practice could lead to issues of violating fair labor practices, if older workers or people with families are discriminated against, said Orly Lobel, a labor law professor at the University of San Diego.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
All Americans must take care not to turn the First Amendment’s ban on establishment of religion from becoming a license to discriminate against religion.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
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Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025
The complaint alleged that SpaceX discriminated against refugees in hiring, a claim that SpaceX denied.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 11 May 2025
However, the practice could lead to issues of violating fair labor practices, if older workers or people with families are discriminated against, said Orly Lobel, a labor law professor at the University of San Diego.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
All Americans must take care not to turn the First Amendment’s ban on establishment of religion from becoming a license to discriminate against religion.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discriminate
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Some teenagers are considering professional certifications and skill-building courses to differentiate themselves and build their resumes.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Israel’s retaliatory offensive has killed more than 53,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, which doesn’t differentiate between civilians and combatants in its count.—
Sam Mednick,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 May 2025
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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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“Discriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discriminate. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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