as in differentiated
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 discriminated
If a Black person wants to prove they’ve been discriminated against, however, no amount of evidence will suffice.
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Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
In a decision about gun regulations, Alito and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson traded barbs about whether historical gun laws that discriminated against Black people were relevant to the case.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Deemar’s complaints hinging on Title VI, however, including that she was intentionally discriminated against and experienced a hostile educational environment, will not move forward, the judge ruled.
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Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Those decisions were blocked by lower courts, which concluded that Noem did not follow proper procedures for cancelling TPS and may have also unlawfully discriminated against the immigrants on the basis of race.
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Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Furthermore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of their religious faith.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
African American Catholics have long been discriminated against and excluded by our church and community.
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Laura Washington,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
The lower court—some disputes under the Voting Rights Act are heard by a three-judge panel—repeatedly found that, in redrawing congressional districts in the aftermath of the 2020 census, Alabama lawmakers intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
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Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Flores seeks evidence to further his claim that the league and several teams intentionally discriminated against him, and the coach has insisted his legal team gain access to personal devices of league and team employees for discovery purposes.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2026
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 June 2026
In a decision about gun regulations, Alito and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson traded barbs about whether historical gun laws that discriminated against Black people were relevant to the case.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Deemar’s complaints hinging on Title VI, however, including that she was intentionally discriminated against and experienced a hostile educational environment, will not move forward, the judge ruled.
—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Those decisions were blocked by lower courts, which concluded that Noem did not follow proper procedures for cancelling TPS and may have also unlawfully discriminated against the immigrants on the basis of race.
—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Furthermore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of their religious faith.
—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
African American Catholics have long been discriminated against and excluded by our church and community.
—
Laura Washington,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
The lower court—some disputes under the Voting Rights Act are heard by a three-judge panel—repeatedly found that, in redrawing congressional districts in the aftermath of the 2020 census, Alabama lawmakers intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Flores seeks evidence to further his claim that the league and several teams intentionally discriminated against him, and the coach has insisted his legal team gain access to personal devices of league and team employees for discovery purposes.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discriminated
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Many MSPs are healthy enough to avoid immediate urgency but not yet differentiated enough to see what is changing around them.
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The wrap varieties are differentiated by the sauce, which comes in classic, spicy, or blackened Ranch flavors.
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But from the beginning, America distinguished itself by embracing risk-takers, innovators, and entrepreneurs who were willing to challenge convention in pursuit of a better future.
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The two, both of whom are Jewish, distinguished themselves largely based on their varying degrees of support for and criticism of Israel.
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“Discriminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discriminated. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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