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
This figure does not differentiate between civilians and combatants.
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
South African crime statistics do not differentiate between the races of victims, and there is no specific category for farm murders.
—Liezl Thom, ABC News, 21 May 2025
The permit came with restrictions that differentiate the units from typical hotel rooms.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Before this photonic approach will be fully accepted by the scientific community, its proponents will need to differentiate it from other light-emitting processes.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
South African crime statistics do not differentiate between the races of victims, and there is no specific category for farm murders.
—Liezl Thom, ABC News, 21 May 2025
The permit came with restrictions that differentiate the units from typical hotel rooms.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
Before this photonic approach will be fully accepted by the scientific community, its proponents will need to differentiate it from other light-emitting processes.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiate
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Thus, Israel’s defense establishment formulated a war concept that distinguished between terrorists and the civilian population in Gaza and strived to cause significant damage to Hamas, even if not to destroy every last Hamas fighter.—
Assaf Orion,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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The headaches typically occur on the same side as the tumor or cyst and can be challenging for healthcare providers to distinguish from a true headache disorder.6 What Are the Symptoms of Chronic Migraine?—
Cathy Nelson,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
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Some were eager to capitalize on the uncertainty facing international students in the U.S. Hong Kong's leader John Lee told lawmakers on Thursday that the city would welcome any students who have been discriminated against by American policies to study in the city.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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Ukraine must also grant equal rights to Russian speakers, who the Kremlin says are being discriminated against by Kyiv’s attempts to promote Ukrainian as the state language.—
Fred Weir,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 May 2025
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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 7 Jun. 2025.
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