as in to define
to mark the limits of a bright yellow line demarcated the county on the road map

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Recent Examples of demarcate The show unfurls chronologically and thematically, each subject demarcated with vivid walls thanks to the set design by Paf Atelier under the artistic direction of Anette Lenz, who was inspired by Poiret’s use of bold Fauvist colors throughout his career. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 20 June 2025 However, Thailand does not recognize the ICJ’s jurisdiction and claims that some areas along the border were never fully demarcated, including the sites of several ancient temples. Helen Regan, CNN Money, 19 June 2025 Akin to Taylor Swift’s Era’s tour, each section of the set was dedicated to one of the band’s albums, demarcated by highlights from their 18-year career. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2025 This means organizing the world into distinct spheres of influence, boundaries that demarcate the spaces where a great power has the right to practice unfettered expansion and domination. Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for demarcate
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  • And over time a cadre of chefs have learned to use these riches in a way that distinctly defines the city’s cuisine.
    Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
  • In Italy, industry associations and trade unions are pressuring the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy to define a countrywide mandatory protocol and policy to ensure the luxury sector complies with fair work standards.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 11 Aug. 2025

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“Demarcate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcate. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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