DEMARKS Synonyms: 13 Similar Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

demarks

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present tense third-person singular of demark

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to mark the limits of the Connecticut River demarks the eastern edge of the state of Vermont

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Visually, Hornbill avoids the excess that often defines heavy-duty folders.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
The checking piece defines what constitutes a correct result before the tool runs.

— TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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