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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These differentiating factors will let Meritage grow to serve about 400 communities by 2028, reaching a target of 20,000 annual closings, 41% above the pace of the quarter just ended, Maklari said.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
In total, eight of the rats completed the training and learned how to differentiate between the four target and 146 non-target smells.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
Israel’s campaign in Gaza in retaliation for the Oct. 7 attack has killed over 43,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, whose count does not differentiate between civilians and militants.
—Joseph Krauss, Julia Frankel, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
President Joe Biden labors with just a 36% job approval rating; differentiating herself from him has been a challenge for Harris.
—Gary Langer, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
In total, eight of the rats completed the training and learned how to differentiate between the four target and 146 non-target smells.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
Israel’s campaign in Gaza in retaliation for the Oct. 7 attack has killed over 43,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry, whose count does not differentiate between civilians and militants.
—Joseph Krauss, Julia Frankel, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
President Joe Biden labors with just a 36% job approval rating; differentiating herself from him has been a challenge for Harris.
—Gary Langer, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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No Trump tariffs On the issue of trade, Harris has sought to distinguish herself from Trump while also recognizing the need for protectionist measures in certain circumstances.Nik Popli, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
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What distinguishes this type of think piece from other reporting on the election process is tone and emphasis, rather than information.Justin Levitt, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
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California civil rights laws prohibit employers from discriminating against its employees based on their national origin, race or ethnicity, according to the Civil Rights Department.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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As of this month, 14 states allow adoption agencies to discriminate based on religious preferences.Richard Fowler, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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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 18 Nov. 2024.
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