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
John Aguilar, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
Called the Willow Palisade, this was a seven-hundred-kilometer-long double wall, planted in northeast China in the middle of the seventeenth century by the Qing dynasty to demarcate the southern extent of their homeland.
—Literary Hub, 14 Nov. 2025
David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2025
But there are some clear lines of demarcation on what democratic socialism is, and generally speaking, it is defined as a belief that the economy should be democratically run for the benefit of the public.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
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Verb
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
Called the Willow Palisade, this was a seven-hundred-kilometer-long double wall, planted in northeast China in the middle of the seventeenth century by the Qing dynasty to demarcate the southern extent of their homeland.
—Literary Hub, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
The yellow line was intended as the first of three demarcation lines, to which Israeli forces would withdraw as the ceasefire progressed through its three stages.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2025
But there are some clear lines of demarcation on what democratic socialism is, and generally speaking, it is defined as a belief that the economy should be democratically run for the benefit of the public.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcate
Verb
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Davis’ injury is the latest — and potentially most damaging — blow in a Mavericks season defined by attrition.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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While its character may be defined by its history—ask the staff about its connections to Jackie O and George Washington—the inn embraces all of the modern comforts.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Still, Self noted there’s a distinction between practice and actual games in how Peterson feels.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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The distinction of a judicial warrant is key because ICE agents could instead have an administrative warrant.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Surrounding waters remain protected, preserving coral reefs and mangrove ecosystems that lend the island a sense of quiet separation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Having no real material ready, Alex launches into a spontaneous public therapy session, getting personal about his separation and family life.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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However, at the California Civil Rights Department, just one attorney and three investigators are charged with enforcing laws that prohibit discrimination against tenants who use government housing subsidies.—
Robin Urevich,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Tesla's Austin site has also faced complaints over disability discrimination and labor violations.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Demarcate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcate. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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