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
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.
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
The federal government is also reshaping its approach to investigating civil rights violations, taking a stance that DEI programs have discriminated against white and Asian students.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Johannessen said taking the temporary suspension route sends a message to residents that the city doesn’t care if they are discriminated against for the time being.
—Rachel Royster
september 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Miyares also suggested the female swimmers who were discriminated against are eligible to seek financial damages because the school’s policy violated the VHRA, as per state code.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Post-affirmative action admissions The Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in June 2023 in a landmark case against Harvard University, brought by advocacy nonprofit Students for Fair Admissions, which alleged that the school discriminated against white and Asian students.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
In the lawsuit, Merrill alleges that she was discriminated against — leading to her departure.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Then on July 28, Maryland’s Supreme Court ruled that an apartment complex owner may have discriminated against a rental applicant, Katrina Hare.
—Jeff Kauflin, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Bruen also brought up how gun control historically discriminated against minorities, especially blacks.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
The federal government is also reshaping its approach to investigating civil rights violations, taking a stance that DEI programs have discriminated against white and Asian students.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Johannessen said taking the temporary suspension route sends a message to residents that the city doesn’t care if they are discriminated against for the time being.
—Rachel Royster
september 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Sep. 2025
Miyares also suggested the female swimmers who were discriminated against are eligible to seek financial damages because the school’s policy violated the VHRA, as per state code.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Post-affirmative action admissions The Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in June 2023 in a landmark case against Harvard University, brought by advocacy nonprofit Students for Fair Admissions, which alleged that the school discriminated against white and Asian students.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
In the lawsuit, Merrill alleges that she was discriminated against — leading to her departure.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2025
Then on July 28, Maryland’s Supreme Court ruled that an apartment complex owner may have discriminated against a rental applicant, Katrina Hare.
—Jeff Kauflin, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Bruen also brought up how gun control historically discriminated against minorities, especially blacks.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discriminated
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The ethnicity of the Japanese and Taiwanese men taking studio shots can no longer be differentiated by a choice between modern or traditional pose and attire.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Sep. 2025
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This may seem like an odd fit, but the Shakers differentiated themselves with their erratic movements (like shaking, hence the name), song, and dance while praying, so the genre proves to be an organic choice.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ever since its founding, Starbucks has distinguished itself by its capacity for innovation.—
Randy Bean,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the preceding years, views toward socialism — distinguished by collective ownership of the means of production — remained relatively unchanged.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Discriminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discriminated. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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