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
But, analysts warn that understanding structural trends — such as digitization and demographic shifts — will be key to differentiating between the winners and the losers.
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Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
Other design details intentionally differentiate between what Rickard designates as back-of-house and front-of-house zones.
—Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
Democrats’ main strategy against Trump was not effective, and progressives failed to differentiate themselves from other anti-Trump voices in the party.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 2 Jan. 2025
Other tests can differentiate between delta-9 THC and other cannabinoids.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
Other design details intentionally differentiate between what Rickard designates as back-of-house and front-of-house zones.
—Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025
Democrats’ main strategy against Trump was not effective, and progressives failed to differentiate themselves from other anti-Trump voices in the party.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 2 Jan. 2025
Other tests can differentiate between delta-9 THC and other cannabinoids.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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Metal railings or a charred brick chimney were all that remained to distinguish the ashen piles.Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Learn some of the identifying features of each bird and distinguish similar-looking species from each other.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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Rolovich alleged the school violated federal and state laws by discriminating against him based on his religious beliefs.Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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The organization has challenged over 100 scholarships and programs discriminating against White and Asian students at universities across the country.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 22 Dec. 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 Jan. 2025.
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