1
as in discriminatory
favoring, applying, or being unequal treatment of different classes of people
accused of discriminating practices in the hiring of employees
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2
as in distinguishing
serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
a discriminating feature of poison ivy is a compound leaf with three mitten-shaped leaflets
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as in differentiating
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 discriminating
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
Small farmers can serve more discriminating customers while big farms provide product for more cost-conscious consumers, Kogan and DeAngelo say.
—Brad Branan, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The Department of Justice sued SpaceX in 2022 for discriminating against refugees and asylees.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Never restricted by arbitrary price points or dealer demands, Wilson hand-built the best speakers from his workshop in Provo, Utah, for the most discriminating audio enthusiasts in the world.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
Small farmers can serve more discriminating customers while big farms provide product for more cost-conscious consumers, Kogan and DeAngelo say.
—Brad Branan, Sacramento Bee, 21 Feb. 2024
Verb
Early decision admissions have often been criticized for discriminating against low-income students and creating a province of the privileged that favors white and wealthy applicants.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The Department of Justice sued SpaceX in 2022 for discriminating against refugees and asylees.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discriminating
Adjective
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From a regulatory standpoint, open-source data can enable real-time auditing and monitoring to ensure fairness and protect against discriminatory pricing methods.—
Robert Clark,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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But Maroney’s proposal, S.B. 2, is far wider-ranging, regulating the use of artificial intelligence by banks, landlords, employers and other areas where the discriminatory nature of algorithms raises concerns of fairness and privacy.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With this approach, grocers can display all store items online, differentiating between those immediately available and those available at a future date.—
Devadas Pattathil,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Many of these startups position themselves as AI search engines centered on scholarly research—each with differentiating product features and target audiences.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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As reported, Tapestry’s Coach filed a suit against the fast-fashion specialist for trademark counterfeiting, federal trademark infringement, false advertising and unfair competition.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
19 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps that last part is unfair: Lolla, as this oral history lays out, still has a purpose, and even a vision, albeit a broad commercial one.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Those characteristic Starfleet nacelles are kept well away from the ship to protect the crew from an unwanted warping.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The cell’s attempt to repair this damage can result in a characteristic pattern of mutations – such as the signature being sought here – which serves as a molecular record indicating past haloalkane exposure.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Mar. 2025
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This involves distinguishing between the data plane, where information is transferred, and the control plane, which governs processes without directly handling the data itself.—
Taylor Brown,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Researchers say that their discovery has helped tremendously in distinguishing the theropods of this region, which were poorly known before.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Sifting through the sandy dirt of eastern Egypt, archaeologists found an ancient grave filled with distinctive artifacts.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Humans like to put things in distinctive bins, but nature is not so prejudiced.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite sounding the same, the sewing and cooking meanings may have distinct origins but evolved similarly in English.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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This fantasy set-up is the catalyst for a journey of reconnection for mother and father, May and Cody, across a variety of brilliantly distinct levels.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The average cost of full coverage in the U.S. is now $2,638 per year, meaning the typical household spends 3.39% of its income on insurance for just one car.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
15 Mar. 2025
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Hamilton is not the first driver to attempt to fulfill a childhood dream by ending his racing career in typical midlife crisis style — in his 40s with a brand new Ferrari and a second family.—
Olivia Hicks,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Discriminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discriminating. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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