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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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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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Hence, ensuring fairness and inclusivity in AI systems is critical to avoiding discriminatory outcomes.—
Vaibhav Gujral,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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In a court filing responding to Ray’s lawsuit, attorneys for the city denied the allegations and claimed the city can’t be held liable for unlawful acts by employees because the city tried to prevent and correct discriminatory or retaliatory behavior.—
Katie Langford,
The Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2025
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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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California Representative Sara Jacobs countered that targeting transgender kids for political gain is what's truly unfair.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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From holding major banks accountable for unfair practices to strengthening regulations that ensure fair access to credit, the CFPB has been a pillar of financial justice, particularly for Black, Latino, and low-income communities whom predatory financial institutions often target.—
Lenwood V. Long, Sr.,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Charmingly, the leap indicator was actually displayed on the 48 month subdial, something highly characteristic of the 5516.—
Thomas Wojtowicz,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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These human failings are characteristic of popes up to the modern day.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 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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Scientists have observed few interactions of narwhals in their natural habitat, creating speculation about the purpose of the species’ distinctive spiraling tusk.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Male sharks are also known to bite females during mating, leaving distinctive scars.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Therefore, a total lunar eclipse has five distinct phases.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Taste a sampling of their distinct bottlings (the Pét-Nat is a personal favorite) or sign up for one of Johan Vineyard's calendar events, like Lambapalooza (May 10)—a kid-friendly program with farm manager, Nathan Wood that weaves together wine and the estate's resident baby sheep.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Starbucks's Revolving Door Of CEOs Has Impacted Performance Starbucks’ management team has changed leadership four times in five years, leading to difficulty for the company to keep its typical strong financial performance year-over-year.—
Shelley E. Kohan,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The multi-dimensional tone is a bit more muted than her typical bright golden blonde, with new neutral undertones; Schwartz added a mix of highlights using Schwarzkopf Professional Vario Blond SuperPlus and lowlights with Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Vibrance.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Discriminating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discriminating. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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