contradistinguishing

Definition of contradistinguishingnext
present participle of contradistinguish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for contradistinguishing
Verb
  • The lawsuit sought a temporary restraining order preventing the board and Cavin from taking any further action in their cases, as well as an injunction restraining Cavin and the board from discriminating against, or retaliating against, Mejia and Smith.
    Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The group is not usually overly discriminating in licensing its intellectual property for films and multiple other uses.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In fact, my emphasis on feeling good about him off the field, or any of those issues, has to do with me not differentiating him from any of the top players.
    SportsDay Staff, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Younger students learned how produce is grown and practiced differentiating between fruits and vegetables before getting a chance to pick from a variety of items to take home at no cost.
    Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • That combination of engagement and elusiveness, of knowing how much to say and how much to hold back, creates a tantalizing sense of mystery that keeps people curious, not only wanting more but wanting to know more.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
  • After Cocroft scored 30 points in Friday’s 70-52 win over Burlington for the regional title, it was mentioned that Cocroft is free to go offensively knowing Carter is locking things down on defense.
    Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The rooms The elegant and spacious guest rooms and suites, starting at a generous 56 square meters, blend comfort and luxury for discerning global travelers.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
  • That relentless embrace of beauty has kept discerning buyers coming back for more.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Her office launched a new transportation program in January, providing free Uber rides for victims and witnesses to get to court; understanding that, for survivors, walking through the courthouse doors can be a barrier on its own.
    Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • People would start not with a disease target but a cellular process and understanding how those processes affect which diseases.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Contradistinguishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradistinguishing. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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