as in distinction
the state of being kept distinct
the lines of demarcation between art and entertainment are often blurry
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Recent Examples of demarcate
Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
The Karman Line, located 62 miles above Earth, demarcates the edge of space.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
So, instead of work-life balance, consider the concept of work-life boundary that makes a case for clear demarcation between work and non-work lives.
—Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Verb
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
The Karman Line, located 62 miles above Earth, demarcates the edge of space.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
In hindsight, the demarcation line couldn’t have been more clear.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
So, instead of work-life balance, consider the concept of work-life boundary that makes a case for clear demarcation between work and non-work lives.
—Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcate
Verb
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Betts spent the All-Star break — his first healthy break when he wasn’t named an All-Star since 2015 — back in the Nashville, Tenn., area, working out at a facility and continuing his deluge of swings that have defined his season.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Among moderate caffeine users—defined as consuming less than 400 milligrams (mg) per day—the increase tends to be relatively small.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
19 July 2025
Noun
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This distinction allows for protocols that satisfy technical requirements while addressing privacy concerns through meaningful limitations on what data will actually be examined.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This distinction means that complexes like Gabriel House are subject to a different inspection, certification and regulatory process than Massachusetts nursing homes.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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On the show, the long-time parenting expert helped families address issues like lack of discipline, controlling behavior, sleep separation, disrespect and communication.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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During the early 1990s California environmental regulators detected low-level radioactive wastewater leaking from the separation plant’s pipelines.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The state has the largest percentage of people without health insurance, crime is on the high side, and state laws offer few protections against discrimination.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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Antonio said a legislative fix is still the right path for protections against LGBTQ discrimination.—
Jessie Balmert,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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“Demarcate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcate. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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