Definition of discriminatenext
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 foundation was sued earlier this year by an anti-affirmative action group that alleged that Black Caucus scholarships discriminate based on race. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026 Indian American groups and Democrats said that the poster discriminated against members of the Sikh religion, which originates in South Asia. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Amazon discriminated against pregnant warehouse employees by denying accommodations like bathroom breaks and the option to sit while working, according to a lawsuit filed yesterday by four women who worked for Amazon while pregnant. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026 Former Amazon employees filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday accusing the e-tail leviathan of discriminating against potentially thousands of pregnant workers by firing or retaliating against those who sought extra accommodations. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for discriminate
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  • In other words, employers are less able to rely on cover letters to differentiate one candidate from the next.
    — Christina Wyman, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Bringing these creative brands together, giving producers access to a broader pool of talent, IP and resources, while preserving their independence is what differentiates Mediawan.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
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  • Yet despite their contrasting presentations, there is little to distinguish their strategies at this early stage.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • From there, the runway becomes a space to discover more avant-garde designs — distinguished by craftsmanship, fabrication and details.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Discriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discriminate. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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