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
Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
The body creates a coiling pattern, demarcating 20 squares or spaces.
—Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
The key demarcation between ER and The Pitt is a roughly real-time format.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Multiple mountain ranges that demarcate the disparate communities of Los Angeles County create picturesque settings for homes—in dangerous proximity to scrub that is prone to catching fire.
—Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
The body creates a coiling pattern, demarcating 20 squares or spaces.
—Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
The Hotline would argue the demarcation point wasn’t the competitive shift from non-conference play to the league season but, rather, the early-December injury to center Mo Krivas.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
The key demarcation between ER and The Pitt is a roughly real-time format.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcate
Verb
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The line defines short cruises as ranging from four to six nights and mid-length sailings as seven to nine nights, while longer cruises are 10 or more nights.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The rebels have loosely defined what constitutes an Israeli ship, meaning many vessels could be targeted, some of which have had little or no connection to Israel.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This effectively removes the distinction between mainstream and AI stacks.—
Dinesh Subhraveti,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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With his first career homer, Wilson earned the distinction of blasting the A’s first home run at Sutter Health Park, doing so in the March 31 home opener vs. the Seattle Mariners.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Emulsifiers are peacemakers that help ease the tension at oil-water boundaries to prevent separation.—
Ali Bouzari,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Moves like this challenge the separation of powers and the politicization of regulatory agencies.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Employees alleging workplace discrimination can only sue after the EEOC completes its investigation.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2025
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In January, the university settled two lawsuits alleging anti-Jewish and anti-Israel discrimination.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Demarcate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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