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
Reviewers don’t differentiate, but Stahelski set an aesthetic measure worth thinking about.
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Armond White, National Review, 11 June 2025
But competition is intense and as generative AI becomes commoditized, Sierra must continually differentiate its product and deliver results.
—Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 10 June 2025
This empathetic approach differentiates your service and builds long-term partnerships.
—April Rudin, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Prior to the announcement, some analysts cautioned that WWDC may lack a signature Apple product release, differentiating it from presentations at the event in recent years.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 June 2025
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Armond White, National Review, 11 June 2025
But competition is intense and as generative AI becomes commoditized, Sierra must continually differentiate its product and deliver results.
—Michelle Castillo, CNBC, 10 June 2025
This empathetic approach differentiates your service and builds long-term partnerships.
—April Rudin, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Prior to the announcement, some analysts cautioned that WWDC may lack a signature Apple product release, differentiating it from presentations at the event in recent years.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiate
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But protesters said President Trump’s decision is symbolic of America’s role in Israel’s broader retaliatory military campaign, one that’s killed more than 55,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
27 June 2025
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Savvy operators are beginning to distinguish between short-term curiosity spend and deeper, more sustainable value.—
Vlad Panin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Racial gerrymandering versus Black voting power A challenge to Louisiana's congressional map by non-Black voters tests the balancing act states must strike, complying with a civil rights law that protects the voting power of a racial minority while not discriminating against other voters.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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One example was an AI recruiting tool used by Amazon.com Inc’s machine-learning specialists, which was found to discriminate against women—the company scrapped the tool in 2018.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Special teams difference After a penalty-free first period, the Wings had a power play 6:58 into the second period.—
Helene St. James,
Detroit Free Press,
6 Jan. 2023
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But that’s largely attributed to the singular genius of coach Bill Belichick, who is famous for his ability to adapt his game plan and players to difference situations each week.—
Carlos Monarrez,
Detroit Free Press,
2 Mar. 2018
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“Differentiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentiate. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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