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
Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 July 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, 24 July 2025
Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
During the Civil War, a deadline was a line of demarcation around the inner stockade of a prison camp, generally about 17 feet.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
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Verb
Another way that locals demarcate the region is everything south of U.S. Highway 50, which shoots arrow-straight across the state from St. Louis to Louisville.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 28 July 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, 24 July 2025
Noun
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev instead both pledged to continue work on sensitive issues such as border demarcation.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
During the Civil War, a deadline was a line of demarcation around the inner stockade of a prison camp, generally about 17 feet.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcate
Verb
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Among them were countless era-defining releases that are still among the best movies ever made—of any genre—from the haunting Rebecca to the gripping Rear Window, and the ravishing Vertigo to the hair-raising Psycho.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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Internally, the current workspace contained not only the visible text documents but also any custom words the user added to the dictionary and any additional tForth words defined in memory.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The only Sacagawea dollar coin sold at the auction without the distinction of having been flown to space was sold for $120,000.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The biggest distinction is at coordinator.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite the tension in the exchange, aviation authorities confirmed that proper separation was maintained throughout the incident.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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That means automatic change logs for every catalog update, dual approvals for pricing tweaks and clear separation of duties for discount policies.—
Ranganath Taware,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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About 8,400, or 37%, involved allegations of disability discrimination.—
Fred Clasen-Kelly,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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More than half say income inequality and lack of opportunity are their top concerns, and one in five even report that direct experiences with discrimination have already influenced their career paths.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Demarcate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcate. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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