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
  • Our hearts are with his family, former players, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
    Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The result can be a level of confidence that allows creators to navigate crowded venues or lean over balconies for the perfect shot, knowing the device remains protected.
    Footwear News, Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In reality, there is something there for the novice wine lover as well as the most experienced and discerning collector.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Your discerning side notices details others miss, so name what works and what hurts before proposing adjustments that would fix the latter.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Tyler Underwood said Stojaković has embraced the role change, understanding that the majority of a game is about what a player does without the ball in his hands.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
  • For the vast majority of women, however, the solution lies in understanding how modern bras are designed to support the body and recalibrating fit accordingly.
    Malana VanTyler March 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Contradistinguishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contradistinguishing. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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