as in to differentiate
to understand or point out the difference in
the human eye can discriminate between very slight gradations of color
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Recent Examples of discriminate
Lambda Legal, an LGBTQ+ advocacy law firm, is arguing that the law violates the 14th Amendment and Title IX by discriminating against transgender students.
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Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2025
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
Nine of the complaints included allegations of the city discriminating against older individuals because of their age.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Two Appleton landlords will pay $20,000 and complete fair housing training to settle a federal lawsuit that accused them of discriminating against tenants with emotional support animals.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2025
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
Nine of the complaints included allegations of the city discriminating against older individuals because of their age.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Two Appleton landlords will pay $20,000 and complete fair housing training to settle a federal lawsuit that accused them of discriminating against tenants with emotional support animals.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Acute cystitis can be differentiated with a urine culture (used to isolate and identify bacteria).—
MD Published,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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For example, in some cases, Koestline says synthetic exosomes are enhanced with surface proteins to differentiate them from traditional liposomes and improve their targeting.—
Victoria Moorhouse,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
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Observers can distinguish birds from other signals by timing and speed.—
Brandi D. Addison,
The Providence Journal,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Loft distinguishes itself with a private spa, comprising a splash pool, sauna, and steam room.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Discriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discriminate. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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