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to mark the limits of
a bright yellow line demarcated the county on the road map
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Recent Examples of demarcated
Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Instead, Yoo provides pearls of thoughtful surrealist images on a long string, a new sentence only demarcated by a capital letter.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Voyager 1 is nestled in the space demarcated by that stellar pyramid.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Carolina Panthers opponents in 2026 Divisional opponents are demarcated with an asterisk.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
The two countries have long disagreed on stretches of their 500-mile border that had been demarcated under French colonial rule, especially around the Preah Vihear and Ta Muen Thom temples, and have clashed several times over the years, including between 2008 and 2011.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
Despite a recent calming in runaway home values in metro Denver, the $650,000 median price of a detached home in October still demarcated a housing market that was out of reach for many.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 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, 11 Nov. 2025
He was captured by British troops just outside of Lexington, on a patch of field now demarcated with a semi-circular stone wall.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
The line there was visible, demarcated by a wide dirt path and small yellow markings.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Instead, Yoo provides pearls of thoughtful surrealist images on a long string, a new sentence only demarcated by a capital letter.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Voyager 1 is nestled in the space demarcated by that stellar pyramid.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Carolina Panthers opponents in 2026 Divisional opponents are demarcated with an asterisk.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
The two countries have long disagreed on stretches of their 500-mile border that had been demarcated under French colonial rule, especially around the Preah Vihear and Ta Muen Thom temples, and have clashed several times over the years, including between 2008 and 2011.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Dec. 2025
Despite a recent calming in runaway home values in metro Denver, the $650,000 median price of a detached home in October still demarcated a housing market that was out of reach for many.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 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, 11 Nov. 2025
He was captured by British troops just outside of Lexington, on a patch of field now demarcated with a semi-circular stone wall.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcated
Adjective
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Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Darker colors like charcoal or slate gray absorb light and can make a kitchen feel more confined.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
Verb
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But unlike previous tournaments dominated by television commercials and corporate sponsorships, this World Cup may ultimately be defined by creators.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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For more than 60 years, Sanlorenzo has defined Italian excellence in yacht building, crafting custom superyachts that combine refined design with innovative engineering.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Signs will redirect cyclists around the circumscribed area, requiring them in some cases to take winding alternative routes.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Yes, their lives have become this circumscribed.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Beloved ’s revenant defies the dictates of realism according to which a character is a bounded individual.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Other mathematicians, however, point out that past performance does not guarantee future returns, because an unbounded fluid is nothing like a bounded one.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Only hire qualified, line-clearing professionals to trim trees and other vegetation near power lines.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The senior from Spokane qualified for nationals in the javelin on his final throw of the NCAA West Regional with a distance of 236-7.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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“Demarcated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcated. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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