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
The case tests the balancing act that states must strike, complying with a civil rights law that protects the voting power of a racial minority while not discriminating against other voters.
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Also, the lawsuit argues that the law discriminates based on immigration status while conflicting with federal law.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 27 June 2025
Second, the law discriminates against transgender youth.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
Now, at 37, Haddock knows that HIV does not discriminate.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Also, the lawsuit argues that the law discriminates based on immigration status while conflicting with federal law.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 27 June 2025
Second, the law discriminates against transgender youth.
—Erwin Chemerinsky, Mercury News, 22 June 2025
Now, at 37, Haddock knows that HIV does not discriminate.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discriminate
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In a saturated mid-market bracket, Hampton’s leadership has managed to differentiate the brand through an obsessive drive to understand customers.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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When compared to bikes with comparable performance, the E-VO differentiates itself with its cost.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 29,
New Atlas,
29 June 2025
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At just under 6-5 without shoes, Tre distinguishes himself as an outside shooter.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The team had already distinguished itself as one of just six top-flight clubs with greater revenue than expenses in 2024.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
8 July 2025
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“Discriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discriminate. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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