as in to distinguish
to understand or point out the difference in
it was hard at first to differentiate between the two styles of music
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Recent Examples of differentiate
In China, Unitree Robotics unveiled the H1 and a smaller G1, aiming to differentiate on cost.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Taylor also clarified what differentiated her from other Mormons.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
When Gomez was first contacted by David Manica, founder of Exit Strategy, Manica was seeking help to differentiate Bar Medici from its sister concept upstairs.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Data will be key to differentiating from competitors, Metrick emphasized.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
Taylor also clarified what differentiated her from other Mormons.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
When Gomez was first contacted by David Manica, founder of Exit Strategy, Manica was seeking help to differentiate Bar Medici from its sister concept upstairs.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Data will be key to differentiating from competitors, Metrick emphasized.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiate
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The Code does not distinguish between voluntary and involuntary expatriation.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Its data did not distinguish between civilians and combatants.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Olly Curtis | Future via Getty Images The Department of Justice sued Uber on Thursday, alleging the ride-hailing giant discriminated against riders with disabilities, according to a filing.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nine of the complaints included allegations of the city discriminating against older individuals because of their age.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Differentiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentiate. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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