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
Part of what differentiates the Grandiosa from other ships is its unique entertainment lineup.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Drugs that form crosslinks are not unique, but most existing ones cannot differentiate between healthy and non-healthy cells.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
However, what further differentiates the fabric is Siddiqsons’ Cryo sulphur dyeing process, which is carried out at room temperature.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
But to Payton, once that line is satisfied, grit is a differentiating factor.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Drugs that form crosslinks are not unique, but most existing ones cannot differentiate between healthy and non-healthy cells.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
However, what further differentiates the fabric is Siddiqsons’ Cryo sulphur dyeing process, which is carried out at room temperature.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
But to Payton, once that line is satisfied, grit is a differentiating factor.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for differentiate
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But critics argue the law does not distinguish between responsible editorial judgment and censorship.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Creating a dedicated deck for intimate meals—including formal five-course dinners prepared by the boat’s Ecuadorian chef with an all-inclusive wine and spirits menu—was central to distinguishing Hermes’s offering.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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Their suit argues the ban violates the commerce clause of the Constitution by discriminating against out-of-state businesses to protect local agriculture.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit alleged that splitting the school district indicated an intent to discriminate.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Differentiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/differentiate. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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