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
Laura Solla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
Seoul's military said the soldiers returned north of the military demarcation line and did not return fire.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 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
Celebrity colorist and co-owner of Crane hair salon Cass Kaeding once told Vogue that this technique gets you a softer line of demarcation when your roots start to grow out and gives you some dimension throughout.
—Laura Solla, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2025
Seoul's military said the soldiers returned north of the military demarcation line and did not return fire.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demarcate
Verb
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The fallout from all this has defined an especially dramatic week in Spanish football.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Its artistic yet pragmatic nature also defines Valladolid’s role as a place of discovery platform, a prestige auteurs’ hub just weeks after San Sebastián — and a bridge for awards-season exposure.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The biggest distinction is that symptoms leading up to menopause last for a much longer time, while postpartum symptoms will lessen over weeks and months post-birth.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
27 Oct. 2025
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With that distinction in mind, though, the Smithsonian's communications with Congress might not be considered lobbying, as the lawmakers' letter accuses.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That old story survived the reevaluation of war that took place during the Enlightenment; the transformation of the modern battlefield by mass mobilization and factory-scale killing in the twentieth century; and now, the separation between killer and target facilitated by technology.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Other than a few palm trees, there’s not much shade—or separation from your neighbor—in the park’s RV campground.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Minnesota Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Wednesday that USA Powerlifting’s disqualification of a transgender athlete in its women’s sports division constitutes discrimination.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025
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That could suggest discrimination and warrant an investigation, Hitchcock Cross said.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Demarcate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demarcate. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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